Pets
Dog Training - Basic Commands by Beth Chiofalo
[Mar 12, 2008]
There are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm, obedient and faithful dog. For one thing, obedient and trained dogs are happier dogs, less likely to get into tussles with people or with other dogs. Another reason is that many communities require that the dogs living in their neighborhoods be well trained. This is especially true for many breeds thought to have aggression and behavior problems …#34; dog breeds like pit bulls and rottweilers for instance.
And of course, training your dog well will also make he or she a much better family companion, especially in households where there are young children. Many studies have shown that proper dog training makes a big impact when it comes to cutting down the number of dog bits and other behavior problems encountered by dog owning households.
When considering training your own dog, or having someone else help you train it, there are certain basic commands that must be mastered in order for a dog to be considered truly trained. These basic commands include:
*Heel …#34; it is important that any dog learn to walk beside its owner on a loose lead, neither pulling ahead nor lagging behind
*Respond to the word No …#34; the word no is one word that all dogs must learn. Training your dog to respond to this important word can save you a ton of trouble.