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Dogs are unique animals that
instinctively want to be members of a family unit. When you
bring a dog or puppy home, their instinct is to figure out where
they fit within their new pack environment. Depending on their
personality type, they could think their place is at the top of
the hierarchy ladder, and sometimes this can spell trouble if
you’re not prepared.
Through training you can get your dog to focus more on being
obedient, and responding to commands as a subordinate would
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Teach your dog to
listen up! |
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Training is a critical component
to a healthy relationship with your dog. Our dogs thrive on the
praise they receive when commands are properly obeyed, and they
will look to repeat whatever behaviors resulted in that reward.
Conditioning your dog to immediately respond to your commands
doesn’t take much effort, but it does require that you’re
consistent in your method of correction and reward. Even with
basic training, your dog will happily
accept you and your family members as the Pack Leaders. |
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You don’t need an
obedience
champion, but teach the basics! |
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According to the ASPCA,
approximately 8 to12 million companion animals are surrendered
to shelters nationwide every year, and approximately 5 to 9
million of them are ultimately euthanized. Many of the dogs in
these shelters were left there because of behavioral issues that
would have been avoided even with basic training.
Dogs that engage in destructive or aggressive behaviors may just
be acting as nature intended. Training teaches them alternatives
to these behaviors. |
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A happy obedient
dog...priceless! |
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