Why You Need to Train Your Dog

Having an untrained dog is not only embarrassing; it can also be stressful for your dog and be harmful to him in many situations. If your dog isn’t trained it’s much more difficult to take him out in public because he won’t listen, or he might harm someone or get in harms way himself. For these reasons and many more, dog training is a very important part of owning a dog.

At the very least, you must train your dog to obey the “sit” and “come” commands. If you knows those really well then you will be able to control your dog in most social situations. More importantly, you’ll be able to call your dog back to you if you see he is heading into a dangerous situation.

Let’s face it, owning a dog that does not obey you can really harm your relationship with your dog and make him much less pleasurable to own. You got a dog so that you would have a companion that you can take on walks and so they can accompany you to certain places. But if your dog isn’t trained he won’t listen to you and you will soon find that no one wants him around, including you. The result is that you spend less and less time with your dog and your bond becomes weaker and weaker, which will also lead to more behavior problems for your pet.

A well trained dog, on the other hand, is a treat for everyone, especially you as the owner. You will find that your friends and family welcome your dog and even request that you bring him over. This is really what having a dog is about, being able to bring your “best friend” with you and have him be welcome.

When training your dog, you want to start with the basics and make sure he has those mastered before moving on to more challenging commands. If your dog has problem areas like excessive barking or jumping up on people, then try working on those too because they can be particularly annoying.

Perhaps the most important command to train your dog is “sit” because it causes your dog to become stationary and can stop him from running around and causing trouble, or being a nuisance to others. It is also a command that your dog must master before he learns other commands. That’s because the sitting position is where he will be starting in before proceeding to other commands such as lay down. Sort of like a basic course in school that you have to take before you can take a more advanced course.

When it comes to dog training, you will definitely need to be patient, but if you have a dog, or are thinking about adopting one, then you must know that training is a vital part of dog ownership. After all, you want your dog to be safe, secure, and happy – don’t you? Training him to obey is critical for all three of those!

Dog training doesn’t have to be a “chore” or be unpleasant. Think of it as a bonding experience between you and your pet. Set aside some time each day for training and you will soon find that you and your dog come to a different understanding and a deeper, more satisfying relationship.