Who Else Wants A Well Behaved Dog

There are many different dog training methods you can use to train your dog however it is important to find one that works for you and your family in order to have the most effect and well behaved pet possible. All dog training basics revolve around how well you and your dog get along. Most dog training methods rely on good communication between you and your dog. It is fortunate that dogs are innately programmed to submit to a leader, it allows them to follow commands and make training easier.

I will be talking about training your dog with the use of a leash or collar.

Leash and collar training is very simple but massively effective way to train a dog. Before you commence leash training you need to first look at your dogs attitude. All dogs are very different and their personality could be either very easy or very difficult to work with.

The personalities of individual dogs can be very different, even within the same breed. As the owner it is down to you to make a call on what type of training to use with your dog. So it is important to work with the trainer in order to attain your goal of an eager, well-trained and friendly dog.

Your dog depends on you greatly so leash training is a great way to fulfill many aspects of your dogs needs. A lot of working dogs gain hugely from leash training.

In leash/collar training, different levels of force can be used, varying from light modifications with the lead to firmer corrections. The level of correction used should be relative to the situation, as too much correction, or not enough, can prove unproductive.

In a leash/collar emphasized dog-training program, the dog is first taught a desired behavior on the leash. Once the dog seems to understand the command, the leash is then used to modify incorrect behaviors. The leash is used to communciate corrections to your dog, corrections that your dog will understand and react to.

With leash/collar training, the dog must learn to trust the handler and follow commands without any hesitation. The dog is considered fully trained when the handler is able to show that the dog will follow a command even if he does not want to. And this doesn't mean that they will listen to you through harsh corrective actions. A leash is the best way to do this type of training.

Please bear in mind that you should only treat the leash as a piece of apparatus to help train your dog. You should ultimately be able to command your dog without the use of a leash at all.

You're dog should be keen to comply with your commands. Don't use a leash to punish your dog, remember trust is a major factor in how well your dog can be trained. A properly trained dog should be eager to obey with or without a leash.