Puppy obedience training creates a canine companion who is reliable, safe and predictable. Your dog will be safer as well, being less likely to end up as a lost pet or traffic casualty.
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Puppy obedience training is creating a strong bond with your dog and the dog responding to you. It is not just giving commands. It will become the common language between you and your dog and it will transform your relationship from one of frustration, to one of harmony and mutual understanding. The most important aspect of successful training is the partnership with your dog.
Essential Components of Puppy Obedience Training:
Be Consistent - Your dog will respond to your consistent commands through repetition. Ask for the desired behavior in the same way every time and correct unwanted behavior every time.
Learn Your Puppys Language - Dog behavior training is easier when you understand how dogs think. You must also learn to communicate with and read your dogs body language.
Small Steps - Start out slowly. Puppies are playful and easily distracted. Keep the training session short. You need to develop a solid foundation in the basics of obedience before graduating to more sophisticated actions.
Keep it Fun - Dogs like us learn better when taught with a positive experience. Be sure to reward the behaviors you want. Always end a training session with something your dog does well. And dont attempt training when you or your dog are upset.
Puppy behavior training is more than just ordering your dog to stop doing something. It is an ongoing process rather than a quick fix. You must reinforce the training with regular use. You will be rewarded with a stronger bond with a well-behaved canine companion.
