Dog training

If you want your pet to be obedient, dog training techniques need to start being applied with immediate effect. Learning the ways to train dogs to behave can either be done by a professional or through your own means. There are two main areas of dog training : obedience and behavioural.

Dog obedience training sessions are designed to be regular but short in duration to prevent boredom from setting in. It involves the association of a reward for succeeding in a particular task such as accurately following commands like sitting or staying. Saying the dogs name prior to giving a command like sit, stay, heal or come is also a good idea and will help to get its attention.

Dog behavioural training is more geared towards correcting poor behaviour habits that the dog may have developed. These habits may include climbing on furniture, jumping and chasing things.

Dog training is something that can be learned to a certain degree - but we suggest and recommend that you seek classes locally to you or even call the vet to ask their advice on where to take your new pet! This will allow your dog to 'socialise' as well as learn how to behave and respond to commands.