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 Dog Training – Anyone Can Do It!

When it comes to dog training, many owners are scared off almost immediately.

They love the idea of having a four-legged companion to spend time with, but they just aren't sure about how to even begin teaching their dog the rules of the house.     

Sadly, these are the dogs that often end up at a local animal shelter because their owners were either too afraid or too uneducated to even begin training their dog.

Some animal shelters report that as many as 96 percent of the dogs that are surrendered at their shelter have never been through any kind of training. This tragedy is one that is easily preventable with a little bit of effort.

 

Here Are The Basic Requirements
For People Interested In Dog Training:

Patience – There is no substitute for some good, old-fashioned patience. Dogs do not learn what you want overnight, so you do need to bear with them and just focus on helping them learn.
 

Knowledge – Understanding the best techniques to train your dog is important because you are better equipped to select the style that will work best for you and your dog.
 

Training treats – Most dogs respond very well to receiving treats as rewards for doing what you want, but it's important to realize that there are some specific dog training treats on the market that are made just for those who are training a dog. These treats are smaller than the standard variety because you will be feeding a whole lot of them over the course of each training session.
 

Other equipment as needed – Training your dog sometimes requires other equipment, depending on the type of training you are focusing on at a given time. For example, if you're trying to housebreak a puppy, you will need the appropriately sized crate in order to achieve success. If you're going to try clicker training, then you will need a clicker or some other sound maker that produces a consistent sound that never varies.
 

You certainly should not be afraid to ask for help with your pet training. It may seem like something that is impossible to do at first, but just remember–no one is actually a "dog whisperer." Those who appear to have natural abilities with dogs have somehow learned to communicate with them on their level, but this is an ability anyone can pick up with a little bit of dedication and patience. Anyone really can train their dog. You don't have to be an expert, even if you do need to ask for help early on in the process.

 

 

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