Have you ever wondered what your dog needs from you? Do you think a trainer will solve all of your canine’s behavior problems? To understand your furry friend, you need to know that much of the dog’s behavior can stem from body language that your dog picks up but you’re not aware you’re projecting. Read on to find out what your job is when you give your dog a job too!

All canines large and small benefit from obedience training classes. It is best to begin basic obedience training as soon as possible with a new dog or puppy.

Think of obedience classes as polite manners and socialization for your dog. Effectively teaching your dog to “sit” and “stay” and “go” when you need to is to give your irate friend a set of manners and coping skills. Having such a strong relationship with your dog helps keep you safe, as they will listen to you when they most need to be focused.

Dogs don’t learn everything in half an hour – you have to practice every day outside of class time. Effectively socialize your canine and teach him obedience by making time to practice every day in a variety of settings.

Dogs respond best to trainers because they project confidence and are someone new. The dog already knows your limitations. So starting over takes more time. Both of you have to undo the negative behaviors you have created together, to improve your communication with each other.

Dogs live in the moment, they don’t dwell on any negative past experiences. Open your mind and live in the moment to help your dog overcome any fear and anxiety. It is true that a dog may have negative coping skills from previous experiences, as we see in some adult dog adoptions or sheltered dog adoptions. But it can be corrected. Correcting negative fear-based behavior takes time, assertiveness, and awareness to make sure you’re not indirectly reinforcing the fear.

Different trainers use different techniques, find out what you feel comfortable with. A good trainer builds a supportive relationship with you and your dog. They should be flexible and accommodating and give you the skills you need to train your dog well.

Dogs are trainable at any age. Older animals take longer to learn and have shorter attention spans, but are only physically limited due to pain or chronic illness.

Practicing your obedience training in different settings helps to socialize your dog and decreases your dog’s anxiety and chances of being distracted when he needs you more focused.

If your furious friend looks at you from time to time while you walk, it is a sign of respect, you have confidence and this makes your canine feel safe with you. Congratulations, you are on your way to success!

Yes, training your dog correctly requires a lot of work and time from the whole family. Successful dog training is an investment. A well-mannered dog builds a positive public reputation and brings everlasting fun to the family.