Saturday, December 15, 2012

For Help With Dog Training Alexandria Residents Should Contact Local Trainers

By Celia Hall


If looking for dog training Alexandria residents should contact local professionals. They will assist you to house-train a pup or teach an older dog to be more mindful of its owner. A professional trainer will have many suggestions and strategies to share. With their help, you will soon have control of your dog and be able to enjoy his company more.

A well-trained canine is a joy to own. Not only that, but should you ever need to give him up for whatever reason, an obedient animal will be more likely to find a good home than a unruly one. Everyone loves their dog. A well-trained one will rarely cause you any headaches.

Puppies can be taught simple commands while very young. There are obedience and socialization classes in most areas for both puppies and adults. Socialization groups are very beneficial. These will give them the social graces they need when they greet one another. You will be able to chat with other owners knowing that your pet will not cause a disruption with his behavior.

One method of training is known as positive reinforcement. This consists of rewarding good behavior or obedience and withholding praise when this is not forthcoming. The dog needs to know what is expected of him.

To teach a puppy to sit using this method, you can either wait till the puppy sits, say 'Sit' and reward it or you can hold a treat above the puppy's nose and slowly move it backward. As the puppy follows the treat with his eyes, he will naturally fall into a 'sit' position, the trainer says 'sit' and rewards the puppy. In no time at all your puppy will have learnt to sit when asked.

If the connection is to be made between command and reward, the treat needs to be given immediately. Once the pup catches on, he will be quick to obey. Always make a fuss of your pup as well as this will please him as much as the reward.

Having a lesson with a professional trainer will help enormously if you are finding it hard to teach your dog what you want of him. A trainer will watch the interaction between you and your dog. He will suggest helpful strategies. Dogs need a strong leader or they will attempt to take over their 'pack'. Some dogs have very dominant personalities. It is vital that the owner remains the leader.

All dogs are much happier knowing their proper place in the family social status. It is the owners' job to show firm leadership so that dogs know they can trust their masters to take care of them in all situations. A private trainer can advise on non-confrontational methods of creating a healthy relationship between the two of you. Problems such as pulling on the leash or jumping up will be addressed in private lessons. Basic obedience will be reinforced. For positive dog training Alexandria pet-owners should seek out local trainers.




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