What is
Dog Obedience Training?
Dog
obedience training is a lot more than teaching several instructions to your new
puppy. It’s teaching the owner what to do consistently, and be a good consistent
pack leader of their dog.
The
most crucial purpose of dog obedience training is peace of mind. Knowing that
your dog will obey your commands instantly whether that be to protect you or
your dog from danger or simply knowing your dog will be obedient with
strangers, family and children.
For a
dog to be considered obedient rather than simply trained in obedience, it must
respond reliably each time its handler gives a command. Dogs may be trained in
obedience and not be obedient.
Obedience
training is often a prerequisite for or component of other training. Many dog
owners only train their dogs to do the basics. This is usually, toilet
training, sitting and laying down.
Many
people reward their dogs with a treat but this is not always a good choice.
Dogs should be trained to respect you and obey commands simply because you are
the leader of their pack.
A dog
that has specialized obedience training will behave well in all circumstances
and will respond to instructions immediately without hesitation. They will be devoted
followers and bring joy to your household.