We often think that obedience training is torture to our pet but this is not the case. Our dogs in fact get the benefits. With the right type of obedience training they become more settled animals able to function well in human society.
It is very important to come to the realization that a dog obedience class is not only needed for dogs but is also a positive experience for the animals as they derive many benefits. Visit a pet store and make enquiries if you are trying to locate the best class to suit your pet. Most of the times this will work but if not there is always the telephone book.
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How long should the class be?
The typical length of a dog obedience training session is somewhere around four to eight weeks in duration. Each session is approximately one hour to one hour and a half in length. There is commonly is set course of study similar to the outline given in school of the curriculum. The sessions must include:
- Socialization of the animal where the dog is taught to behave according to the desired social standards
- Introduction of the dog to training methods
- Teaching of controlled walking and jumping tricks are often included as well
- Homework is a must for all these dog obedience classes and this improves the relationship between pet and owner
Do not expect miracles though. When you send your dog to doggy school this does not mean they will come home perfectly trained. The class typically will function to introduce the animal to the concept of following commands which are simply laid out. You will have to build on this foundation to achieve the behavior you desire from your dog.
Pack Mentality
Dogs are social animals and will take to training much between than most other animals. One example of comparison is the cat. Cats are not easily socialized as their ingrained instinct is not one of social living. Dog obedience class however benefits the dog as it aids in implementing the pack behavior. In this case, the leaders of the pack are the humans and the follower the dog. Dogs need this arrangement as it is part of their typical organization pattern.
Dogs that undergo obedience training are being controlled and will learn quickly the desirable versus the undesirable action. Classes that teach the owner about the dog and how they typically live will benefit the dog greatly and will also ensure that the best methods are used which suit the animal and facilitate easy learning. All dogs should like the activities completed in their training sessions. The training should ensure that the dog understands the commands and is not scared into obedience. Adequate use of rewards in training should facilitate this and aid in transforming your pet into an animal that is well balanced and obedient.
The choice of the proper dog obedience training club is crucial to achieving all these goals. The right place may not always be the one that is convenient to the owner and this may mean some inconvenience but it is worth it when you look at the big picture.
