Dogs have many behavioral problems that sometimes make human behaviors seem relatively minor. Excessive barking, dog to dog aggression, problem digging, submissive urination and the list goes on…
Many dogs that end up in animal shelters are there because of behavioral problems. This is totally avoidable if the right steps are taken to change their behavior. Of course, it takes a lot of patience and commitment, but if you put your mind to it you can have a dog that you are proud of. Not a disobedient mutt that you want to throttle on a daily basis.
At an early stage in life you should apply proper obedience training. This is the most effective technique to achieve a more obedient and happier dog.
One of the most important things you can do is set boundaries for your puppy and always stick to them. Dogs are just like children in that they are sneaky and will get away with things if you let them.
Many people don’t have the time to train their dog at home so they send them off to a week or two long training camp. Other people would rather train their dog at home. If you have some free time then I recommend you try and train your dog or puppy at home. The results are often better using this method.
Here is a free 6 day mini-course called sitstayfetch. It has been the number one course on the web for 3 years and almost 60,000 dogs have been trained with it.
Another option is Dove Cresswells Dog Training Online. Dove Cresswell is a 25 year old woman who has already earned a reputation as a professional and well known dog trainer for television, commercials and film.
More puppy and dog training tips forthcoming. Stay tuned!
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