Friday, April 25, 2014

Finding Dog Obedience Lessons In Houston TX

By Essie Osborn


Purchasing a dog is a big step in most people's lives. Most new pet owners do not know how to train their animals in a way that allows them to be good obedient citizens in the neighborhood. Dog obedience lessons are the answer to this problem and in Houston TX there are many to choose from.

Most dogs respond very well to professional training and most trainers involve the owner in the training. When finished you should be able to completely control your pet with hand or voice commands. Many owners, on their own are inconsistent in their training methods and some may met out harsh punishments for bad behaviors. These actions can cause confusion and further bad behavior in your pet.

There is training available for dogs in a variety of venues starting with private individuals who work from their homes. They sometimes will bring their skills to your home for the training sessions. You can find training at pet stores by checking the bulletin boards and many offer training classes on site. Another resource is the local SPCA. They offer training for dogs and a discount for those that have been adopted from them.

Most trainers will tell you that what is necessary is constant reinforcement of appropriate behaviors in your pet. This reinforcement starts when they are puppies and continues throughout their lives. Some trainers use treats while others use the praise method when the dogs perform given tasks.

Initial training can start very early and the dog receives training in the basics such as sit, stay, not jump on people and walking calmly on a leash. Further training can teach them and their owners the rigorous disciplines of agility training. Dogs with this type of training can compete in professional shows.

Dogs cannot enter the advanced obedience courses without first completing the first step in training. The good part about that is it will be much easier to further their education when they are familiar with prior training techniques. Once the two of you have been trained you may find people are glad to see you and your canine companion.

Many of these courses include protection classes like the ones used when businesses and individuals need guards. These courses teach the dogs to be protective while maintaining their social skills. You may also benefit from this training in that they will be far less apt to bit from fear and that can save you a lot of legal and financial problems. Another available type of training is for companion animals for elderly or disabled persons.

Teaching your dog to be obedient is something that can be done regardless of their age. Some start as young as eight weeks old and their education continues for years. With the work that both owner and dog put in to achieve the status of good companion both should be commended for the effort. Every well trained animal makes it easier for shelter dogs to be adopted to a permanent home.




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