Why Should You Train Your Dog? 

Like kids, dogs need to know their boundaries. We train dogs to behave well in the house and in public, especially around other people and other dogs. We train them to be happy, loving and well mannered pets.

Without proper training, dogs are likely to misbehave. It's important to understand that dogs do not misbehave because they are spiteful, or are out to annoy you. They just behave in a manner which is expected of a dog. When a dog does something wrong, it's only because he doesn't understand what is the appropriate action for a given situation.

This is why you have to train your dog to understand the rules and the desired behaviors expected of him.

Dogs by nature want to please their owners. When the dog understands that he will get attention only when he is behaving well, he will learn that only good behavior attracts attention.

Training your dog is not rocket science, you can and should do it yourself. Training creates lasting bond between the trainer and the trainee. It builds communication, understanding, and mutual respect.

A well-trained dog is a happy dog and a joy to have as a family member.

How To Train Your Dog? 

Basic Dog Training Guidelines 

• Always start training your dog when he is young (between 6 to 8 weeks of age is ideal). Generally speaking, you can train a dog of any age. It just takes more patience the more set the dog is in his ways.
• Never try to teach your dog anything until you yourself have a thorough knowledge of how to teach it, and a clear mental picture of each stage.
• Use positive reinforcement by offering some treats and a lot of praise if the dog performs correctly and learn new commands.
• Patience is the key. Focus on a single command a session and end it on a positive note. Never leave off if the dog has done something wrong.
• Try to pick a quiet area when training.
• Don't train when you are in a bad mood and try to keep training sessions short (15-25 minutes).
• Dogs don't understand what you say, they know only the words, the commands and the names you teach them. Give commands in the same words and with the same tone of voice and speed of speaking.
• Don't create confusion by praising the dog for doing a certain act then at a later stage scolding it for the same purpose.
• Do not permit anyone to give commands to the dog while you are training it.

Train Your Dog Like A Pro 

There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars to get someone else to train your dog. You can and should do it yourself. It's easier than you think.

You can find some quality dog training courses online that can provide you with all of the information that you would need to train your dog appropriately. I myself would highly recommend Dog Training Online by Dove Cresswell.

Dove is a Hollywood dog trainer who has done the animal training for many TV shows and movies. Her course is a full online course that consists of 7 multimedia (video/audio) lessons. Multimedia format enables seeing and hearing how things should be done.

I recommend it so highly because I simply love multimedia format. The impact of seeing the images of the trainer and the dog and hearing Dove's voice walk you through the steps as they appear on the screen is very strong. The lessons will enable you to see exactly how things should be done, and hear in what tones commands and praise should be given. It's like watching TV and learning at the same time.

See for yourself - click here to watch a free lesson!



If multimedia is not your style and you would rather prefer reading, you might want to check out this course:



They are both top quality products, but personally I prefer Dove's course because of the multimedia format and because it's quick and very easy to follow.

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