Dog Behavior Training For Your New Pet

Some of us might remember that old song, “How Much Is That Puppy
In The Window?” Even those that don’t recollect this once
popular tune can certainly relate to the experience of simply
falling in love with every cute little puppy you encounter.

It doesn’t take long to figure out where the phrase “puppy dog
eyes” comes from. Unfortunately our animal shelters, swollen
with older relinquished pets, are a sad testimonial to the fact
that too many instances of “puppy seduction” end up in a
household disaster because well intending folks simply do not
understand the basics of dog behavior training.

Dog behavior training should the first concern of new puppy
parents. Put the crates, bedding, leashes and food aside for a
moment. Your dog behavior training resources must be in order if
you are to effectively transform that sweet little puppy into a
functional member of your household.

Responsible breeders and pet shop owners should take the time to
instill this requirement in the minds of new dog owners before
you leave their facility. Too often, the excitement of a new pet
and the completion of sale or adoption formalities distracts
both parties from addressing dog behavior training as the
highest priority of pet ownership.

On the surface one might conclude that dog behavior training is
a process which benefits the new dog owner. While this is most
definitely true from the perspective of owning a well
disciplined, controllable pet, one ultimately comes to learn
that it is the dog which benefits more from proper training than
the owner. Simply put, an untrained dog quickly becomes a
nuisance rather than a welcome addition to the home.

Owners unfamiliar with the basics of canine behavior and who
have not pursued a path of effective dog behavior training
quickly become frustrated with their newly acquired animal. This
stresses the dog and seriously compromises the pet’s future
potential for learning what is expected of him. The relationship
of owner and pet quickly becomes a relentless downward spiral
and eventually the animal ends up in a shelter.

Quality dog behavior training is the ultimate gift you can give
to your dog. It ensures the dog’s experience will be positive
and catalyze a long lasting, irreversible bond between your
family and their new pet.