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Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior Last Updated: Oct 25th, 2006 - 08:57:26



Dog Training: Is your dog able to handle dog training classes?
By Chester Duke
Jan 5, 2006, 15:46

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Dog training is a very important aspect of properly disciplining and teaching your dog to fit in well with the pack (you and your family).  In addition, healthy proper dog training is indeed the only way to have a long lasting communication bond with your pet that will result in a more pleasant dog/owner companion.  If you are new to dog training or do not know how to start the dog training process then this article is for you.

 

Are you considering taking advantage of dog training classes in order to help better train your puppy or even your adult dog?  Regardless of your dog's age, bringing him to any sort of school that specializes in dog training will definitely be a smart and fun way to invest into both you and your dog's happiness.

 

Many dog training experts agree that dog training classes can be a very entertaining and fun way to benefit older dogs.  You may want to consider dog training classes a certain “refresher course” that will keep your adult dog on the side of obedience, even into his old age.

 

However, although fun, distractions may present a problem for the dog involved with dog training.  Some people find that their dog behaves perfectly in the particular dog training class with the trainer and the other dogs present, but won't obey at all outside; with others, the opposite can apply.

 

Generally speaking, how well your dog will pay attention during these dog training sessions is often related to how well the animal interacts with other dogs and other people.  For example, when dog training in a class, if your dog seems to be very apprehensive of the dog trainer as well as the other dogs enrolled in the dog training class, then his attention will invariably be concentrated more on staying with and pleasing you.

 

On the other hand, the opposite can also be said of many dogs who are enrolled in dog training schools and that is if your dog's attention span is attracted to what the other dogs are doing, because he gets along with them, then his mind may wander during the dog training class because all it wants to do is play.  Dog training experts recommend that these overly friendly and playful type dogs are best trained at home.

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