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Why Train A
Dog
By: Debbie Boffa
One of the most important aspects of raising a dog is obedience
training. It is well known that a trained dog is a happier dog,
because he requires fewer restrictions and he has more freedom.
The classic example where you can’t take your dog with you is
when you are in a store that doesn’t allow dogs on its premises.
However, if your dog is well trained and he knows to do a
sit-stay or down-stay without hesitation, you can be sure that
you will be allowed to enter the store accompanied by your
beloved puppy.
Another situation where you have to send your dog away is when
company arrives in your home. However, if your dog is well
trained, you don’t have to be worried about the mess he could
make. Nevertheless, your dog will be appreciated, and he will
receive more attention from your guests.
You
as Your Dog's Leader
By training your dog, not only do you give him a proper
education, but you also strengthen the bond between the two of
you. You have to show the dog who is the leader, but you also
have to show him respect. On the other hand, if your dog doesn't
respect you, you could be in big trouble, especially if he's
dominant by nature.
Training May Save
Your Dog's Life
If you give your dog a proper training, you can get the voice
control necessary to prevent potential tragedies. Here is an
example: Let’s say your dog slips out of his collar in the
middle of an intersection. You have to make sure that he safely
crosses the street. If your dog is trained, then you only have
to give him a sit command to facilitate putting his collar back
on. If the dog is not trained, a car might run over him and you
would lose your companion.
You can imagine that by training your dog, you will have control
over him and make him more responsive. In some emergency
situations, obedience training could save not only your dog's
life, but also the lives of others. Actually, training can save
the lives of many dogs, because a trained dog wouldn’t end up in
an animal shelter.
For dogs that need homes, it’s best that they are trained,
because they will find an owner more quickly. Studies show that
dogs which receive early obedience and temperament training are
far less likely to end up being destroyed by the time they turn
three years of age, than those that do not receive this early
training.
© 2006 Debbie Boffa |
