Training The Dog Owner Should Be The First Step

Article Title: Training The Dog Owner Should Be The First Step
Author: Darnell Symington

Caring for a dog is a great responsibility and one that should
not be taken lightly. Taking care of a dog requires dedication
and love in large quantities to provide your canine companion
with a safe and secure home. Dogs are close relatives to wolves
and are still instinctively wild, so they require dog training
to make them suitable for domestic life. A well trained canine
is a wonderful pet and a loving companion that will be with you
for a very long time.

What Training Your Pet Accomplishes

Proper training will improve the relationship between you and
your dog while setting clear boundaries for acceptable behavior.
Communication between you and your animal friend will become
clearer and the animal's respect for you will grow. Training
your dog basic commands does not require many dog supplies, only
a collar and leash. Many people choose to enlist the help of a
professional trainer for the initial training of their animal,
but once the animal and the owner have the basics of training
perfected, any other training can occur alone.

When Should You Train Your Pet

Training your pet should occur while the dog is still a puppy.
This is the period of greatest learning for the animal and the
lessons that he learns now will stay with him for the rest of
his life. A large dog must be trained as a puppy as he will
quickly become too large to control. Early training is also
important because it establishes you as the dominant pack animal
in your relationship. Being dominant does not mean that the dog
has to be submissive; it just means that he will look up to you
as his provider and the person that keeps him safe. He will
learn to trust you and will obey your commands without question
because he trusts you to do what is right for him.

One of the best ways for a dog to learn a new lesson is to see
other animals performing the same task. This is why animal
training classes are so popular. In these classes, animals and
their owners can learn proper training techniques and can
observe the techniques used by other pet owners. It also
provides a designated forum for the learning to occur. If
deciding to train your pet at home, the training should occur in
an area free of distractions. This way the animal's focus will
be entirely on the training. By giving your dog the proper
training, you will be helping him fit into the urban setting
while keeping him safe from harm.

About The Author: Darnell Symington is an avid dog enthusiast
and enjoys writing about her experiences with her favorite pets.
She shares insights and experiences in a easy to understand way.
You can find more of her writings at
http://all-about-dog-training.com/ .

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