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Dr. Dog Pages
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Benefits of Trainers & Obedience Schools. | 
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Dog owners can benefit from the use of trainers and obedience school. For puppies, taking an obedience class can help both short and long term. Not only are the puppies trained, but the owner also learns effective techniques for training and control. Often puppies benefit from contact with other people and pets in a controlled safe environment. Even if a dog hasn’t had basic training, consulting a trainer for specific problem behaviors can be most helpful. While it is possible for people to train their own dogs, there are a number of reasons for one to seek professional help. First, a good trainer knows dogs. They know how they communicate, behave, what motivates them, and how to use that in training and handling. Often bad behaviors develop due to owner misunderstanding or mistake. Training and obedience classes teach pet and owner alike. This can be helpful to a first time dog owner to learn effective methods of training and control. Puppy classes are also particularly helpful for owners who have dogs that the potential of being hard to control. This includes high energy dogs like labs as well as big and or strong dogs that may be able to over power their owner as they reach full size. Even the gentle giants like St. Bernard’s can create trouble if an owner is unable to handle them effectively. Obedience class is often a time for a puppy to socialize with other pets and people, and essentially learns etiquette. This can be quite important as most dogs will have contact with other people and pets and appropriate behavior is needed. Another time trainers are helpful is when there are specific behavior issues that need to be addressed. While there is certainly a range of bad behaviors that can also vary greatly in severity, trainers have likely dealt most behavioral problems in one form or another. Many problems can be resolved quickly and effectively with the help of a trainer, making life easier for pet and owner alike. If your dog shows any signs of aggression, it becomes particularly important to consult a trainer. Resolving aggression issues early is best and safest for all involved, and it can keep minor issue from being a severe problem. While experienced dog owners may not need a trainer, for many pet owners a trainer or an obedience class is an invaluable resource. |
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