They say a dog is a man’s best friend. Well, I’d like to correct that statement – a well-behaved, well-trained dog is a man’s best friend. If you don’t invest in dog training, your pet can quickly turn into a menace that can be too much to handle. Some of the most common dog behavior issues that stem from a lack of training are:
• Aggression
• Barking
• Leash pulling
• Hyperactivity
• Excessive barking
• Jumping
• Biting
Any one of these can be challenging to deal with day in and day out when you’re looking at an average timespan of 10 years. To make matters worse, these often exist in tandem with one another and only worsen over time, making your dog a threat to others as well as themselves.
This is how the story of most abandoned dogs begins. They’re brought home by people who don’t fully understand the kind of commitment it takes to raise a well-trained and well-behaved dog, and when the situation spirals out of control, it’s the poor pooch that bears the brunt – ending in a shelter or pound somewhere. If there is one thing that All About Dog Parenting seeks to achieve is to give all the lovely doggos of the world their happily-ever-after with their chosen families.
That’s why I say invest in your dog’s training. Now, investment can mean signing up for a dog training boarding, getting a dog training basic obedience lesson plan, or investing your time in learning how to train your dog to behave and money in some dog training essentials to aid that process. Irrespective of whether you work with an expert dog trainer or choose to do it yourself, your involvement in the process is absolutely non-negotiable.
A trainer may teach your dog commands but it is up to you to reinforce them often enough so that they become second nature to them. On the other hand, if you choose to do it yourself, it calls for an even greater commitment of time and effort. Either way, we’re here to hold your hand through it all, helping you figure out:
• Dog obedience basics
• Dog training essentials
• How to train your dog to behave
• How to train a dog for toilet
• Common dog training mistakes
• Effective positive reinforcement approach to training
• Tips and tricks to turn training into a bonding experience
When it comes to training your dog, consistency is key. It can seem exhausting at times but it is well worth the effort. All About Dog Parenting is here to help you on the journey and make the most of those first few months to set the foundation of a long-term, healthy relationship.
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