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Introduction to Dog Obedience Training
Proper dog obedience training can prevent many undesirable dog behaviors. It also establishes a closer bond between you and your dog.
Obedience training is not just for puppies. Even adult dogs can benefit from it. But in my opinion, the biggest beneficiary will be… you!
What will you get in return?
In general, obedient dogs know what you expect from them and rarely get into trouble. They are less destructive, get punished less, and tend to be much happier. In a nutshell, they are easier to live with.
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Types of Dog Obedience Training
There are two types of obedience training:
- Basic obedience
- Competitive obedience
During basic obedience training, you will teach your puppy some basic commands that will allow you to communicate better with your pet. Visit obedience training for dogs to learn more.
While competitive obedience is probably beyond what you may be interested in, I'll show you how both you and your pet can benefit from it. I'll discuss this subject further down on this page.
Learn more about How to Train your Dog for Obedience
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For additional examples of behavior and obedience training, visit dog behavior training and dog behavior tips pages.
Obedience Training Devices
To simplify puppy obedience training, you may need to acquire some dog training devices.
Without a doubt, you will need a dog leash. Visit dog collar and leash and dog leash training to learn more about various types of dog collars and leashes, how to teach your puppy to accept his new collar, and how to walk on leash.
In addition to a "regular" buckle collar that I recommend for all dogs, there are a lot of specialized dog training collars that you can use to disrupt certain unwanted behaviors.
An electronic dog collar can also be a valuable addition to your arsenal of obedience training devices.
Here are some common uses of electronic collars…
- To stop excessive barking. Visit dog shock collar page to learn how.
- Remote dog trainers allow you to remotely disrupt, and ultimately stop, many unwanted dog behaviors.
I had successfully used a PetSafe Deluxe Big Dog Remote Trainer to discourage my German shepherd from chasing rabbits in my backyard.
PetSafe also makes a PetSafe Deluxe Little Dog Remote Trainer for smaller breeds.
- Some electronic collars, commonly called an electronic dog fence, are designed to prevent your dog from leaving the boundaries of your property.
Beyond Basic Dog Obedience Training
Have you ever seen dog agility competitions on TV? They resemble equestrian jumping events on an obstacle course. To achieve such level of control, very rigorous dog agility training is required. But it all starts with basic dog obedience training…
If you are like me, you are most likely not interested in having your dog compete. But you can still use some of the techniques from dog agility to have fun with your dog in a park on a sunny day.
If you would like to learn more about dog agility, visit dog agility training and dog agility equipment pages.
Unfortunately, a dog owner realizes how valuable dog obedience training is only when his or her dog is out of control. Don't become that owner!
If you need help with teaching your dog obedience commands or just trying to understand dog behavior, I recommend this dog behavior and obedience training guide.
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