Obedience Training - How to Choose?
Does your dog or puppy run through the living room knocking over everything in sight? Or perhaps fails to listen to simple commands, seeming as if he really doesn't care what your are saying? If this is representative of your situation, an obedience training class is a must. Obedience training makes life easier for both you and your dog. Obedience training will take care of uncontrollable barking, aid in learning commands and stop the annoying and embarrassing jump and greet.
If you have a puppy, "doggy kindergarten," is the place to start. Theses beginner classes teach young dogs how to socialize in a non-aggressive manor. If your a new dog owner you will also find a plethora of information on things all new dog owners are dealing with,like potty training. If you have an older puppy or mature dog, finding a great basic training class is the way to go. Here’s what to look for in a class:
• A class that teaches basic commands such as, sit, down, stay, come and heal
• A class that teaches with positive reinforcement. Dogs responded much better to this technique. Very stubborn dogs and larger aggressive breeds may need discipline style training.
• A small class size. Having a smaller class will make it easier for your instructor to address your individual questions and concerns and offer one on one time directly with your pooch.
• Research your instructor. A solid background in dog training is good, but look for a quality communicator. Remember, your pooch is not the only one learning during these classes (hint hint).
Also, consider clicker training. This form of training is a unique technique used with many types of animals, including dolphins! Dogs tend to respond very well to clicker training. With this training, you use a small clicker to "mark" your dog’s desired behavior. You click at the exact moment your dog does what you want, and give a reward. Dogs catch on quickly using the clicker because they understand exactly what gets them the reward. Clicker training is best done 1 on 1 with a trainer, however a small class size can be doable. If you do decide on a class, make sure that the take home instructions are good, and practice, practice, practice at home.
The staff at Critter Sitters hopes this short guide helps you in your pursuit for an obedience trainer. if you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at 1-630-524-2766.
If you have a puppy, "doggy kindergarten," is the place to start. Theses beginner classes teach young dogs how to socialize in a non-aggressive manor. If your a new dog owner you will also find a plethora of information on things all new dog owners are dealing with,like potty training. If you have an older puppy or mature dog, finding a great basic training class is the way to go. Here’s what to look for in a class:
• A class that teaches basic commands such as, sit, down, stay, come and heal
• A class that teaches with positive reinforcement. Dogs responded much better to this technique. Very stubborn dogs and larger aggressive breeds may need discipline style training.
• A small class size. Having a smaller class will make it easier for your instructor to address your individual questions and concerns and offer one on one time directly with your pooch.
• Research your instructor. A solid background in dog training is good, but look for a quality communicator. Remember, your pooch is not the only one learning during these classes (hint hint).
Also, consider clicker training. This form of training is a unique technique used with many types of animals, including dolphins! Dogs tend to respond very well to clicker training. With this training, you use a small clicker to "mark" your dog’s desired behavior. You click at the exact moment your dog does what you want, and give a reward. Dogs catch on quickly using the clicker because they understand exactly what gets them the reward. Clicker training is best done 1 on 1 with a trainer, however a small class size can be doable. If you do decide on a class, make sure that the take home instructions are good, and practice, practice, practice at home.
The staff at Critter Sitters hopes this short guide helps you in your pursuit for an obedience trainer. if you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at 1-630-524-2766.
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