Training a puppy can be a challenging task. However,
teaching your dog basic social and obedience skills will
make for a well adjusted canine. Just remember that in dog
training, the handler needs to be trained just as much as
the dog. To help you in your training efforts, you may wish
to enlist the help of a professional dog trainer. Dog
training will vary in terms of quality, cost and training
philosophies. Here are a few things to keep in mind when
choosing a trainer.
Determine your needs and your budget. Training costs can
vary from free - sometimes offered by volunteers in parks
or shelters to $100 per session. Training fees will vary
depending on your location, trainer experience, length of
program and your goals. Shop around and don't be afraid to
ask questions.
To help you choose the best training program for you and
your dog, determine your goals. You may want a dog who can
be entered in shows, or you may just want your dog to be
obedient and not chew your furniture. In either case,
regular training will be required and the type and amount
will vary with the breed and individual temperament.
Make a time commitment to your dog's training. Some
training programs run weekly, others run more often. You
will also need to spend time practicing the exercises and
techniques at home every day for maximum benefits. Dogs at
the beginning of their training will more time and
attention in order to learn. An hour a day is not at all
unusual.
Choosing the right type of training will depend on what you
want to achieve with your dog and how you want to influence
and shape their natural attributes. Some dogs are fearful
either from natural tendency toward submission or from past
abuse. Some are too assertive, perhaps from past abuse or
natural striving for pack leader status.
No matter what your goals, budget or commitment are, you
want to choose a trainer who exhibits loads of patience and
boundless energy, not to mention a deep love for dogs.
Aside from these basic attributes, you'll want a trainer
whose philosophy is in line with yours and matches your
goals. Some trainers insist that dog training is more about
training the owner than the dog. Some are lenient and
friendly, basing their training on lots of rewards and only
positive reinforcements. Others will choose a more
discipline based training. You may need to try more than
one style to find the one that works best for you and your
dog. Regardless of the training style, most trainers will
focus their training on basic principles such as patience,
persistence, and consistency.
Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations or references
and to shop around. You may need to change trainers once or
twice to find one suitable for your needs. Just be careful
not to change on a whim. Dogs need consistency and a
regular environment in order to absorb the lessons that are
being taught.
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