Pet Information > Others > Pet Articles > Why You Should Consider Home Dog Training

Why You Should Consider Home Dog Training

25 12:09:36

Why You Should Consider Home Dog Training

As dog mania sweeps the nation, dog owners are coming into more conflict with non-owners. One group believes their animals are people, the other calls it like they see it, "That's a dog, man." A huge part of the problem stems from the fact that so many "dog people" don't train or discipline their dogs. Of course someone is going to get mad if your dog runs into their yard, poops on their lawn, or digs up their landscaping! Of course someone is going to get mad if your dog never stops barking, jumps on their kids, or chews their stuff! Dogs are great but if you want to swear that your dog is your kid, you should treat it like one! When was the last time someone's kid pooped on your lawn or dug up your bushes? See the point? If your dog is well-behaved, chances are you won't have any problems with non-dog owners! Luckily, training a dog is as simple as a phone call to a provider of home dog training in Sarasota.

Do It for Your Dog

When you think about dog training, the most important thing to remember is that it benefits your dog. By training your dog to respond well to commands, you can keep them much safer than if they ignore you or you have to chase them down all the time. Think for a moment about the command, "Heel." This is a command often used to get a dog to stop, sit, and wait for its master. This command can be used to stop a dog from running out into the street, running after another dog, or running after a ball that was thrown for a small child. In all of these scenarios, the dog who doesn't heed its master is put into a dangerous situation whether it's getting hit by a car or being viewed as aggressive by the child's parent. If you love your dog and want them to be safe, you can't ignore the importance of proper training. 

Do It for Friends

Besides increasing safety for your dog, proper training can increase safety for other animals and people who come around your dog. As wonderful as dogs are, they have emotions which can sometimes get the better of them. Every dog on earth will, at one time or another, be scared or angry. When this happens, they are going to want to act out; with training, you can teach them to act out appropriately. With untrained dogs, fear often leads to aggressive behavior because the animal doesn't trust that its owner can keep it safe. This leads to a "take matters into my own hands" approach. On the other hand, the dog that is well-trained has complete trust that its owner will keep it safe, so it waits for its owner's cue before it acts, thus preventing the growling and biting that usually ends badly for the dog.

Do It for Your Relationship

Closely related to the previous point, is that, through training, owners become more aware of their animals. A large part of training dogs is understanding the way they think and reading their body language. This can be incredibly useful for identifying when your pet is tired, nervous, or feeling aggressive. By being able to read your dog's body language, you can remove them from stressful situations, which is better for them and the people around them. 

Do It for You

Finally, no one should have to choose between their dog and peace. Dog training is the best way to teach your dog to stop behaviors that drive you crazy. Whether your dog barks, chews, digs, or jumps, proper home dog training in Sarasota can help improve the relationship between dogs and their owners.