I would always advocate training your dog during its early formative years. If you cannot afford a trainer get yourself a good book and at least learn how to give basic commands the right way. Later on you can then brush up on these basics moving onto a higher level of education by attending dog trainer school. Though if you’re a self disciplined person, who is able to follow written or video instruction there are plenty of good dog trainer guides available on the internet these days Puppy trainers near me.
Attending dog trainer schools you will find that the teaching is often executed in not so big groups, in addition to training the dog itself, it also teaches the dog’s handler the best way to praise, scold and reward their dog. A competent dog trainer actually does not train the dog, he is coaching the dog owner giving them the tools and skill to train their dog.
Some people dispatch their unruly pooches to a school for dog trainers unaccompanied. I think the results can never be as good as when both the owner and the dog attend together. I would suggest that the person who handles the dog should be involved hands on in the training to ensure uniformity in methods and commands. This is where I went wrong originally I was very erratic at the beginning which ended up confusing my poor dog so she didn’t know whether she was coming or going.
Through training I realised my dog was actually unhappy because my instructions were not clear but contradictory and we had no routine or structure. The good relationship that I had always hoped for prior to purchasing my dog was not there.
Dog trainer school saved me and my dog, I saw myself under a new light, suddenly it became very apparent to me I was doing it all wrong I was humbled, I learnt so much about me and my dog during those sessions which really enhanced our relationship.
I am sure all of you will be pleased to know that since our enrollment Man and his Best Friend are getting along ‘Great Guns’ going from strength to strength.
I also know that unfortunately not everyone can afford to send their dog to a dog trainer school. In which case what is the next best thing? There is a website that I use regularly which provides training material that is second to none.