Dog training is a lot more than teaching your dog cool tricks. There are rewards for both you and your dog to benefit from! Dogs are sharing our homes and lives in closer ways than ever now, and it’s important to train them for their safety and enjoyment.
Training Benefits Both Dog and Owner
When it comes to training, your dog isn’t the only one reaping the rewards; you benefit, too! Training your dog can help you better understand his needs, making you a better owner and companion to your dog. Using positive reinforcement or constructive guidance instead of disciplining misbehavior while training your dog will help him understand what he wants/needs for a happy life with you, his owner. Training increases the bond of loyalty and companionship between both of you!
For Their Safety
The better you can control your dog, the safer he will be. Teaching voice commands like “stay,” “sit,” or “come” will keep your dog out of harm’s way, whether they are leashed or not. A dog that bolts off the leash is more likely to run in front of a car or sneak out the front door when you’re trying to leave. Training your dog to be well-behaved and listen to commands is beneficial to their safety, so you don’t have to worry about their every move.
Helps Your Dog Be More Sociable
This not only helps your dog but other dogs and people, too. The more friendly your dog becomes, the more equipped he will be to deal with the pressures of his everyday life. Expanding your dog’s enjoyment of social interaction will give him the confidence to interact willingly and safely with you and others. Training your dog to have good manners while socializing means that you need to give her good experiences with all different people, animals, and environments. It’s important to keep him comfortable during these situations and use positive reinforcement when he has good sociable behavior. A lot of incidents can be avoided with a dog that has been trained to be sociable.
To Avoid Problem Behaviors
The more time you invest in training your dog, the more you will avoid problem behaviors from lack of understanding what is positive behavior and what is negative. Taking time to help your dog learn rather than negatively punishing them for the wrong behavior will avoid many of the problem behaviors you’re striving so hard to keep them from doing. Build up the language of comfort and security between you and your dog so you can evade problematic behavior.
Choose Canine College To Train Your Dog
Every dog deserves the chance to thrive in a human world, and that starts with learning the skills they need to feel confident and calm at home. From basic manners and hand targeting to settling down at night, training offers your dog mental enrichment, physical activity, and relief from daily stressors. Ready to give your dog the tools for success? Contact Canine College today at 781-767-3908 and start your journey toward a happier, well-adjusted companion. We’re here to help!
