So you have decided to train your dog.
Well good luck to you. It may seem like an easy feat to accomplish but it does take time and it does take commitment.
Dogs are social animals and without the proper training will behave just like an animal. Without proper training they can soil inside the house, bark, bite, fight other dogs, destroy property and the list goes on.
Sit Stay Fetch Training Guide
Sit Stay Fetch Training Guide
When training a dog you are teaching him to redirect his behaviour to be more acceptable in a domestic setting.
It doesn't matter what age your dog is weather its a puppy or a full grown dog then it can be trained. It may take a little longer when training an older dog but it can be trained.
Most teaching and training can and should be done in your home. It is best to begin training in an area that is familiar to your dog and with the least amount of distractions as possible.
When you feel both you and your dog are skilled at several obedience commands, then take these commands to different areas. Introducing distractions may seem like starting all over again, but it's worth the effort.
In reality, who cares if your dog will sit stay when no one is around? What you need is a dog who will sit-stay when company is at the door. Who cares if your dog heels beautifully in your own back yard? But you need to start there if you eventually want a dog who will heel beautifully when walking down the street.
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