Dog Obedience - How To Obedience Train Your Dog

     Do you wish your dog was more obedient towards you? Maybe you'd like Spot to stop jumping on your neighbor when he comes over. We all know how excited dogs can get at times, constantly wagging their tail and even barking occasionally. Perhaps for you it's not so "occasional". You抮e woken up by constant barking in the middle of the night and you know it's not a response to any threat because your dog does this every night. Luckily, there is a solution to this. Dog obedience stems from training and this is what you'll need to correct the problem.

You can tell your dog "no" every day but this won't do a thing for your pet because they obviously don't speak our language. If you are someone who simply cannot afford training for your dog, you should consider picking up an electronic dog collar. If you don't know by now, these collars will allow you to remind your dog to stop barking. Whenever they bark, just press the collar receiver button and your dog will receive a light shock. This prompts them to stop. After this has been done 3-5 times, they will know "cause and effect". Dog obedience certainly doesn't involve yelling at your dog so save your frustration and use this method. Many people argue that this is dog abuse but if you think about it, the shock they receive is exactly the same as a static shock - uncomfortable but there is no pain. Other collar receivers use the method of sending a high pitched sound wave to the dog抯 ear once they bark. Generally, this technique can be painful for any dog so we recommend sticking with our first method.

On the other hand, if you are able to bring your pet to dog obedience school, you will be able to get to the source of some of your dog抯 habits. Not only can they correct barking but they can also aid in puppy potty training or they can also teach your pet not to chew on shoes. Remember that in any dog training business, you will only be dealing with professionals so your pet will definitely be in good hands.

When speaking with any dog trainer, you need to know the specifics concerning their business. Here are a few things you'll want to learn about before you sign your puppy up for obedience school.

Make sure you find dog trainers that have been in the business for more than 2 years. You want someone who knows what they are doing. This is the most important factor because without a great trainer, your puppy may not change, which defeats the whole purpose of dog school. Also, inquire about some of their techniques. If you have a better understanding of how they train for dog obedience, you will be more open to the situation. The number one mistake that people make when enrolling their puppies in dog obedience school is the mistake of not being inquisitive, meaning asking many questions. You want to make sure your dog is getting the proper training because you are the one who is paying for this. Another question to ask is the number of dogs they have to take care of and train. If they have more than 4 dogs, try to avoid them and go for another business that doesn抰 have as many dogs. Unless they have a proper dog to trainer ratio, consider somewhere else. By selecting a place with only 1-3 dogs, you are ensuring that your puppy will get the proper care and attention they need. Dogs are very loveable creatures that always crave attention, so this is very important toward your pet.