Monday, June 25, 2007
The Benefits of Obedience
A well-trained dog is a happy dog. It may seem ego-driven to some people, but obedience training is as much for the happiness of the dog as it is for people. When a dog is trained, it can be trusted far more around children, on walks, not to jump on guests, and even not to go potty inside. This allows them to move freely though the house around kids or guests, go for more walks, and not be confined to a room or a crate every time the owners leave. Though many new pet owners have trouble spending the time and energy on obedience training, it is exactly what dogs need in order to be fun, low stress additions to the family.
The most important reason for obedience training is for the dog's safety. The use of voice commands can bring your pet to safety in a variety of potentially dangerous situations. Perhaps the collar slips off of your dog while crossing the street or on a busy road. A voice command can bring it back to your side, out of harms way. There are so many emergency situations in which a "recall" command could save a dog's life because the owner has immediate control over its behavior. It is a complex world of fast moving machines and dangerous things that dogs do not understand, and it is the responsibility of owners to look out for them.
The second greatest reason for dog training is bonding. This time will strengthen the relationship between dog and owner, and the levels of understanding, respect, and communication will grow tremendously. The dog will come to respect its owner as the leader and "alpha" the pack, and the owner will learn some of the ways the dog communicates.
When a dog is left without training, the odds are against it. In most cases the dog will misbehave because it does not respect nor understand the owner, causing the owner and others, such as family or neighbors, to be constantly negative around the dog. This is not a good situation for anyone, and some dogs will end up homeless. Without good training, it will be difficult for them to find a new home as an older dog, when there are plenty of puppies for sale. It is statistically proven that puppies, which are socialized and trained from an early age, are much less likely to be youthenized by a pound, rather, those that end up in shelters or rescues are quickly adopted by loving families.
Just like a responsible and loving parent, a good dog owner must teach their dog to behave. It will insure a long and happy life for the dog, and wonderful memories and moments for the owner. If you think you are ready to get a new puppy or older dog, be sure that you are willing to commit a little extra time to give the dog the attention and education it needs.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of puppies for sale. You can find a variety of dogs for sale that would be great for families or personal companionship. For more information, please visit MyDreamPuppy.com.
The most important reason for obedience training is for the dog's safety. The use of voice commands can bring your pet to safety in a variety of potentially dangerous situations. Perhaps the collar slips off of your dog while crossing the street or on a busy road. A voice command can bring it back to your side, out of harms way. There are so many emergency situations in which a "recall" command could save a dog's life because the owner has immediate control over its behavior. It is a complex world of fast moving machines and dangerous things that dogs do not understand, and it is the responsibility of owners to look out for them.
The second greatest reason for dog training is bonding. This time will strengthen the relationship between dog and owner, and the levels of understanding, respect, and communication will grow tremendously. The dog will come to respect its owner as the leader and "alpha" the pack, and the owner will learn some of the ways the dog communicates.
When a dog is left without training, the odds are against it. In most cases the dog will misbehave because it does not respect nor understand the owner, causing the owner and others, such as family or neighbors, to be constantly negative around the dog. This is not a good situation for anyone, and some dogs will end up homeless. Without good training, it will be difficult for them to find a new home as an older dog, when there are plenty of puppies for sale. It is statistically proven that puppies, which are socialized and trained from an early age, are much less likely to be youthenized by a pound, rather, those that end up in shelters or rescues are quickly adopted by loving families.
Just like a responsible and loving parent, a good dog owner must teach their dog to behave. It will insure a long and happy life for the dog, and wonderful memories and moments for the owner. If you think you are ready to get a new puppy or older dog, be sure that you are willing to commit a little extra time to give the dog the attention and education it needs.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of puppies for sale. You can find a variety of dogs for sale that would be great for families or personal companionship. For more information, please visit MyDreamPuppy.com.
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