Dog Training And Why It Is So Important

Article Title: Dog Training And Why It Is So Important

The word 'vital' has its roots in the Latin word for life. That
gives us a clue to why dog training is so important, both for
owner and dog - it enhances the quality of life for each.

Though dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, they
still have much of the wild in their natures.

They adapt well to home life, but they are still dogs, not
furry small children. Training helps maximize peace and
security for both the dog and the family.

Dogs are by nature hunters and therefore are inclined to chase
things. Young dogs especially are prone to take off after
another animal, a car or a child.

Any of these scenarios can result in harm to your companion, a
person or property. Training a dog early on to listen to voice
commands from everyone in the family lessens the odds of bad
consequences.

Teach your dog to obey 'halt' or 'stop', then 'come' and you'll
be much less likely to have accidents as the dog responds to his
sudden surge of emotion.

At first, it might be necessary to use a leash so that you can
physically jerk the dog sideways at the same time you issue the
command.

Try to avoid jerking backward against the dog's throat. Then,
as they associate the command with the physical action, they
will come to obey by voice alone.

Techniques like that help ensure the security of other animals
and people, but also that of your own dog as well.

Many dogs will race after another who, in fact, can do them
great harm.

Their emotions take control - as when the other dog has entered
his 'territory' - and they don't judge, as we might, whether
they have any chance of chasing the animal away. They simply
react.

But the importance of training your dog goes well beyond the
very basic level of safety and security, or the avoidance of
physical harm and property damage. Dogs are by nature pack
animals.

They recognize a social hierarchy that is established very
early in life. You must be at the top of that hierarchy, for
the sake of your own sanity and that of your dog.

Some dogs will naturally try to take the so-called alpha role.
That has evolutionary advantages when they live in the wild.

But in a domesticated situation you have the greater ability to
forecast consequences. You and your dog will be better adjusted
if you never let even the most assertive dog be your master.

Peace of mind comes from teaching your dog that, no matter how
treasured they are, you are at the top of the heap.

That means they must come when you say so, stay when you
command and do as you wish. Among adult humans, that sort of
behavior is very dictatorial and many are reluctant to assert
themselves that way. When dealing with your dog, it's
essential.

Being the leader of the pack gives the dog a sense of its place
in the group.

It can follow your lead, secure in the knowledge that you will
keep it safe from harm and well-fed. You're acting like the
alpha dog would. Training is the only way to bring that about.

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