Sunday, October 9, 2011

Dog Training And Behavioral Techniques For Owners

By Marion Peters


A lot of owners feel that dog training may, in some circumstances, be important especially if they happen to acquire a new pet for the family.

A lot of the time this is going to be a big issue with larger dogs, and of course, many people are compassionate and won't simply give their dogs away just because of behavioral problems. As a result, it is important to make one hundred percent sure that the dog obeys its masters.

In essence, dogs are a pack animal which will rely on the likes of a family for support. In the wild, their wolverine ancestors hunted together in groups and would tend to one another's needs and this is no different with the dog. There are a few issues which can simply be solved by people being around more often, playing with the dog and taking it for walks.

When on the search for the right company or dog training program, it is important to be thorough and have a look at both their current rates and any credentials that they hold. Searching on the Internet, or going through a telephone book will wield quite a lot of results. There are centers much like Trouwe Hond that are going to have a huge range of different classes available.

An example would be the likes of a twelve-step program, whereby the trainer will teach the owners how to make their dogs obey certain commands. They usually include the likes of sitting, staying, fetching, and teaching dogs to heal. This is particularly important as it will make the animals themselves learn discipline and to stop when it is appropriate.

Getting their dogs to heal, however, is something that a few of the more sensitive owners might be a little concerned about. Tugging on the leash around their neck, they may feel as though they are hurting their pet. This isn't the case, as it is done to make them more disciplined.

For owners who are a little more sensitive, they may find that training their dog is a somewhat stressful or cruel. The important thing to remember, however, is that one must exercise tough love in certain scenarios in order to make for a more well-rounded animal which will do as it is told. Nobody likes to have a dog howling at the moon every night and keeping the rest of the neighborhood awake. If they are allowed in the house, it is important they are trained to go outside when they urinate.




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