IS IT IMPORTANT THAT YOUR PET IS OBEDIENT?

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IS IT IMPORTANT THAT YOUR PET IS OBEDIENT?
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• While there are no rules pertaining to pet
  obedience and certainly no laws mandating that
  you train your pet dog, doing so will help ensure
  that your beloved best friend can have healthy
  relationships with humans and dogs alike and be
  socially compatible.
• Many pet owners feel that their dogs are like
  members of the family, and the thought of
  training them makes them feel anxious and sad.
  However, while it is a wonderful thing to have a
  furry member of the family, having a furry member
  of the family who doesnt snap at the postman,
  strain on the leash or jump all over visitors to
  your home, is a far more wondrous thing.

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• Just how important is obedience training?
• It could be said that obedience training for pet
  dogs is vital if you want your dog to be happy
  and fulfilled in their life, and for you to have
  a healthy relationship with them, too. Antisocial
  behaviour such as growling at people and leaping
  around in an uncontrolled manner when out in
  public, is likely to lead to your dog being
  scolded. Youre also far less likely to take your
  dog out with you if you cant trust how theyre
  going to behave, meaning that they may get left
  at home a lot more often and have a whole lot
  less fun and engagement in their life. If your
  pet dog can learn even the most basic of
  commands, such as sit, down, stay, come and heel,
  then their chances of being rewarded are
  increased, and life for both you and your pet
  dog, becomes a whole lot easier.

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• Try to think of obedience training not as a
  pointless and cruel chore, but as a series of
  mechanisms that help your dog cope with life and
  get the most of it, too.
• Can obedience training ever be fun?
• Yes, of course it can! If youre training your
  beloved pooch and it isnt fun, then theres a
  strong possibility that youre not doing it
  right. Lets face it, many dogs are reward
  oriented just as many humans are, in fact and
  so each time your dog successfully completes a
  task or learns a new form of positive behaviour,
  theyll be rewarded with a treat or favourite toy
  and will feel happy and fulfilled. You, on the
  other hand, will get your reward from being able
  to safely and confidently introduce your dog to
  new people and take them everywhere with you.

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• Of course, there may be times when the process
  isnt going as well or as swiftly as youd like,
  but stick with it, have faith in your dog and
  your ability to train them, and youll see
  positive results no dog is beyond basic training
  at the very least and even this can make a huge
  difference to their quality of life, and yours.
• Can anyone train a dog?
• In theory, yes, anyone can train a dog, but the
  reality may be a little different, whether that
  be due to time constraints, lack of patience or a
  whole host of other reasons. If youre not able
  to train your dog, dont despair and think of
  yourself as a failure, simply enroll your pet in
  obedience classes or engage with a dog trainer
  who can work with you in your own home.

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• Most attendees of dog training classes enjoy it
  so much that they continue going even after their
  dog has mastered the basic commands, with some
  even taking it to a competitive level. So, if you
  want a healthy, mentally stimulated and socially
  acceptable furry best friend, it might be time to
  think about obedience!
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