Top Benefits for Training Your Dog
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January is National Dog Training month! That means its time to stick to those New Years resolutions and get your dog’s behavior in shape for the new year. Here are some great reasons to get training for your dog in 2018.
January is National Dog Training month! That means its time to stick to those New Years resolutions and get your dog’s behavior in shape for the new year. Here are some great reasons to get training for your dog in 2018.
Longevity
Did you get a new dog over the holidays? Want to have a longterm companion in your home? Your best option for keeping your pet its entire life is to set realistic expectations for you and your dog from the beginning. Making sure your dog is a well-socialized member of society will keep your dog in your home for the long haul.
Manners
Think it’s cute when your puppy jumps up to get a pet or picked up? Or tugs on your pants leg? It won’t be cute for long, once he’s strong and can knock over company. A well-mannered dog will be accepted into public places, social gatherings, and be pleasant for company to be around.
Safety
Do you trust your dog off leash? If the answer is no, your dog could be in serious danger. Not everyone has the goal of taking off-leash romps in the woods, but everyone should have a reliable off-leash recall of their dog. Accidents happen, and it’s possible your dog could escape your house or yard. If you’re not able to call your dog back, he could get hit by a car, or be lost forever. It’s your responsibility to your dog to teach a reliable come command, even when off leash around distractions.
Relationship
Is your dog easily distracted? Do you feel like new things are more important to him than you are? Training is incredibly important for relationship building. Getting your dog into an attention-based program will help build your relationship and teach him to filter out distractions. You can learn what motivates your dog, and how to communicate with him effectively.
These are all great reasons to take advantage of National Dog Training month! If you have more questions, or would like to meet with a trainer to help start you on the path to success, please contact Einstein Dog Training today! We can help you and your dog make the most of 2018.
I've been having a lot of trouble training my puppy. While he has been mostly house trained, he has a lot of problems with manners, like you said, and I can't take him anywhere without him jumping all over people. I'm going to be visiting my family this Christmas and staying over, and I don't want to bring him along if he's going to jump all over my mom, who is somewhat on the frailer side. I think I may take your advice and seek out a dog trainer in my area to help him be more socially trained.
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