Dog Training (ePub)

There are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm, obedient and faithful dog. For one thing, obedient and trained dogs are happier dogs, less likely to get into tussles with people or with other dogs. Another reason is that many communities require that the dogs living in their neighborhoods be well trained. This is especially true for many breeds thought to have aggression and behavior problems – dog breeds like pit bulls and rottweilers for instance.

And of course, training your dog well will also make he or she a much better family companion, especially in households where there are young children. Many studies have shown that proper dog training makes a big impact when it comes to cutting down the number of dog bits and other behavior problems encountered by dog owning households.

When considering training your own dog, or having someone else help you train it, there are certain basic commands that must be mastered in order for a dog to be considered truly trained. These basic commands include:

 Heel – it is important that any dog learn to walk beside its owner on a loose lead, neither pulling ahead nor lagging behind
 Respond to the word No – the word no is one word that all dogs must learn. Training your dog to respond to this important word can save you a ton of trouble.
 Sit – Training your dog to sit on command is a vital part of any dog training program.
 Stay – A well trained dog should remain where his or her owner commands, so stay is a very important command in dog training.
 Down – Lying down on command is more than just a cute trick; it is a key component of any successful dog training program.