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Written by Francisco Javier Cabrera Rosello   
Thursday, 17 April 2008
Dog training is an Art not a science. Many trainers and facilities develop a training method. Dogs will always be dogs and humans will continually try to make their dog into a furry person. Dog Training is just as important as feeding and watering. That 5lb adorable, cute, huggable, kissable, loveable puppy, could turn into a 60lb nightmare if not shown the proper guidance.
by FranciscoJavierCabreraRosello


Dog training is an Art not a science. Many trainers and facilities develop a training method. Dogs will always be dogs and humans will continually try to make their dog into a furry person. Dog Training is just as important as feeding and watering. That 5lb adorable, cute, huggable, kissable, loveable puppy, could turn into a 60lb nightmare if not shown the proper guidance.

Dog training is a enormously career that really pays back. The trainer should remember first of all that, mostly, dog training is a "service" profession and that the educator usually works with people who happen to have dogs. Dog training is much more than just telling your dog to stop doing what she's doing, it is the activity of instructing a dog to show certain desired dog behaviour in specific circumstances. Correct dog training is not a "quick fix" - it's an ongoing, life-long process.

Dog training is not necessarily a difficult process but it is a process which requires a great deal of patience as well as the ability to interpret which types of training techniques are most effective for the particular dog you are training. There are a number of different methods which can be used to train a dog.

One of the main needs for dog training is aggression. Aggression related dog behaviour problems include biting, jumping, barking uncontrollably and not obeying commands. Once a dog ages from a puppy to an adult, it will become much harder to train. Aggression includes any behaviour that is meant to intimidate or harm another animal or person. Snarling, snapping, barking and growling are all examples of aggression.

Obedience training would have prevented many of these problems and can help solve the bad behaviours that exist. Many people think that obedience training is something that is done to a dog to make it perform some artificial activity on command. Obedience is a part of the social setting defined for your dog in your home. Changes in the setting and how the dog perceives his pack position brings about desired behaviour changes. Obedience is about you having a relationship with your dog and the dog responding to you. It doesn't matter if the dog trainer can train your dog; what matters is that the dog responds to you.

The process of training a dog is something we do with our dogs not to our dogs. Both you and your dog will enjoy the reward-based training methods you will learn together. Dog training is definitely not rocket science and is easier than you would expect particularly if you can get help from a good dog training book or guide. Perhaps the most important point with dog training is to keep a level head.

Dog training is supposed to be a fun process, believe it or not.

Dog training is critical to teach a dog what is acceptable and what isn't. A dog that hasn't received any directions or limitations can't know what is to be expected of her. Both you and your dog will love the reward-based training techniques you will learn together.

Obedience is more than just commands - when taught correctly; it becomes the common language between you and your dog. It transforms your relationship from one of frustration, to one of harmony.

Have fun with your pet-friend!

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