By Fran Black Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
Dog's are pack animals and view your family as his/her pack. An established role in the pack allows the dog to predict the reactions and needs of the rest of his pack. It is not always the breed that is vicious or willful, but the treatment of the dog that determines behavior. A well socialized and adjusted puppy or dog will feel no need to act aggressively.
The main idea is to have your dog's behavior be a result of your direction, rather than their instinctual choice. Instruction should be designed to strengthen the human-animal bond while improving your dog's behavior. When you have the appropriate relationship with your dog, there are virtually no behavior problems and the dog obeys without a leash.
The handler needs to be able to bond with the dog and create a willingness to please in the dog. The dog must play with the handler before he will work for the handler. When a trainer works with a dog, it is the trainer who is earning the dog's respect, not the owner. If at all possible, the dog's owner should be an active participant in the dog's training, preferably as the primary handler. The trainer must be consistent, dependable and predictable. It is far easier to teach an exercise correctly in the first place than to break bad habits later.
Training classes serve many functions. Training class are good places to meet and talk to other dog owners, and see how your dog behaves with distractions and other dogs. A fun, well-run class is a great way to socialize and train your companion.
Understand exactly what you intend to accomplish before starting a training session. Make these first leash training sessions short, sharp and fun. Puppies have short attention spans, so training sessions should be brief, but daily. The dog or puppy must never be given cause to fear training. Pre-empt and resolve behavioral problems with focused obedience skills. Know when and how to apply appropriate correction. Teach your dog that it is his responsibility to pay attention to you.
About the Author
Francesca Black works in marketing for Dog Pound http://www.dog-pound.net and Horse Stall http://www.horse-stall.net leading portals for pet management.
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