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We all know that dogs have their own attitude and way of thinking. They can be all they
are animals, and without proper training will remain so.
Dog training is vital to teach a dog what is acceptable and what is not. A dog that hasn’t
been given any instructions or limitations can’t know what is to be expected of him.
Through training you will be able to establish a good communication link between you
and your dog and teach him what’s right or wrong, good or bad. A dog must be trained
to be aware that you are the boss in order to listen to you and show you respect.
Dog Training Can Save Your Dog's Life
Training your dog can save his life. When you have voice control you can save your
dog from a probable disaster. Imagine for example someone accidentally leaves the
front door open and you notice your dog walking outside, he can safely be called back
in on your command. Or if you’re crossing the street with your dog, you can command
him to stay until it’s safe to cross instead of him lunging out into the traffic and possibly
getting hurt. Not only will your dog become more responsive through dog training, but
you will also have more control of his behavior.
A well behaved and educated dog is a delight to own for he can go practically anywhere
with you without being a hassle or danger and makes a great addition to your
household without annoying anyone around. Also, a well-mannered dog is more
welcomed and appreciated and in turn receives more attention and interaction from
family members, visitors, or even a people walking by.
Now, what makes a good dog?
- One that is trained to eliminate outdoors, not in the house or on the carpet
- One that sits on command and is trained to sit before getting petted by people,
before going through a doorway or getting out of a car, and before getting his
food or treat
- One that responds to basic commands wherever and whenever such as “come”,
“sit”, “lie down” or “stay”
- One that knows to stand still when being groomed whether it’s his teeth, ears or
feet being touched, or when examined by a vet to check for illness or injury
- One that walks on a leash without pulling, strangling or dragging. Remember,
your taking your dog for a walk, not the other way around
- One that greets strangers without jumping, growling, barking or inappropriately
sniffing them
- One that can stay home alone without going through separation anxiety and
consequently wrecking the furniture
- One that can tolerate loud sounds such as car alarms, thunder or fireworks
Now that you know the definition of a good dog, it’s time to decide whether your dog
has learned all these qualities and if not to make sure he does learn them through dog
training so that both the owner and pet can be happy.
Every dog training session should be enjoyable, filled with praise, games, hugging and
patting. When your dog gets past learning the dog training basics, then he’ll definitely
be ready for the next stage of learning tricks.
If you have realized that your dog isn’t as good as you thought, now’s the chance to
enroll in dog training sessions to get the best out of your pet.

Links To Resources
Behavior, Socialization, and Training Links
Dog Training Information
http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/library.htm
I love this site. Lots of articles and real information on different methods of dog training.
Includes articles addressing specific concerns in obedience and everyday issues like
crate training. Also articles on behavior. In general I very much like the tone of the
articles, which try to keep training a positive experience for both dog and handler.
Maintained by M. Plonsky
PetFinder Dog Beahvior Library
http://www.petfinder.org/journalindex.cgi?path=/public/animalbehavior/dogs
A variety of articles on solving common problems. Another attempt to avoid dogs
become shelter statistics by helping resolve problems before someone dumps the dog.
Dog Owner's Guide
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/
When you get to this site you won't find just a list of links taking you somewhere else.
Instead you will find well over 200 articles on all aspects of dogs, from ownership,
manners, and problem solving to breeds, work, fun and play.
Clicker Training Links
http://www.dogplay.com/Behavior/clicker.html
Clicker training is not new, but it is undergoing an explosive increase in popularity. The
essence of clicker training is that the dog is guided, not forced into the desired
behavior. This page provides links to other sites so you can explore the training style.
Choosing a group dog training class
http://www.dogplay.com/Behavior/class.html
My own idea of how to evaluate whether you have found the right group training class
for you.
Pet Training - Fast, Cheap or Good
http://www.clickandtreat.com/webart18.htm
Discussion of advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of obedience
instruction.
Finding the Right Trainer for you!
http://www.superdog.com/hints/finding.htm
How to locate obedience programs, and how to evaluate what you find.
Get Rid of the Problem,. Not the Dog - and other Tips on Dog Behavior
http://www.metrokc.gov/lars/animal/Educate/cassidy/dog/DOG.htm
Excerpts reproduced on the web from the book Get Rid of the Problem, Not the Dog, by
Rod Cassidy.
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Good Dog Tip
Avoid correcting unwanted behaviour using punishment - it is not only cruel and unnecessary, it will destroy your bond with your dog.
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