Not too long ago, I received a call from a friend that wanted to know if he could ask me a few questions. I was expecting the call. I had heard that he had gotten a dog and knew that it was going to be a disaster.
You see, he has had dogs in the past, and for one reason or another he has had to find new homes for all of them. He said that this time was different, that he really wanted to keep the dog and was asking for help.
I believed him and told him that I would help him. I then wrote this article for him.
The 3 Keys To Successful Dog Training
Dog training is really the foundation for having a dog. More dogs end up in shelters, abandoned, euthanized, or given away because of behavior problems than for any other reason. Here are some the three of the most important keys to dog training.
1. Learn to think like your dog. Your dog cannot learn to think like a human but you can learn to think like a dog. When you have a basic understanding of dog behavior you are on your way to developing a great relationship with your dog. The most important thing to remember about dogs is that they are social animals. They need leadership. The better you are at being the leader the better the relationship will be.
2. Exercise. Lack of exercise creates a lot of problems. Dogs spend a lot of time by themselves. Pent up energy leads to a lot of behavior problems. Dogs that are not properly exercised can't be expected to be well-behaved and calm. It is very difficult for the dog to live with us, and it is difficult for us to live with the dog.
3. Positive training methods. Teaching the dog to walk on leash, come when called, and stay are three of the most important commands to teach your dog. Always start by training your dog using positive methods. Using positive methods helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog and you don't run the risk of developing aggressive behavior in your dog. The main reason dogs develop aggressive behavior is due to negative training methods.
By following the three steps explained above you are on your way to having a dog that is a lot of fun to be around.
Eric Letendre the author of The Amazing Dog Training Man invites you to visit http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com for leading edge dog training tips, instructional video clips and articles that will help you train and understand your dog. You can also get free dog training updates with a free Smart Dog Newsletter subscription, available at http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com
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