Puppy Obedience Training Is A Wise Investment

Puppy obedience training is vital if you want a happy, healthy dog. The old adage of "spare the rod and spoil the child" bears similar credence when applied to the psychology of dog training.

A puppy that is not properly socialized within its first formative months stands a much greater chance of being a poorly behaved dog upon maturity.

The first and most important skill that a cute, cuddly canine learns is how to say "hello" to its classmates.

From the first initial sniffing of the tail to the nose to nose greetings, a dog that does not learn the proper way to say "hello" is destined to have behavioral problems later in life. There is a correct way to get to know another dog and a wrong way.

Misbehaving pups that are too nosey or aggressive in their greetings often find out the hard way. From a nip on the nose to a guttural growl, the effect is instant.

That is not the way to say "hello" and you had best not forget it.

A reminder of proper etiquette is usually only required a time or two from an unwelcome partner and the lesson is learned. Transferring that knowledge to each and every dog that is met can sometimes take a little more time.

There are some smaller dogs that take issue with a larger dog greeting them. There are also larger canines that will question the greeting of a smaller pup.

 Familiarity is definitely the key as is exposure. The more breeds that a puppy can be exposed to the better. The mystery of a strange creature dissipates when a similar foe has been foiled before.

Another key ingredient in effective puppy obedience training is the teaching of specific skill sets.

 From sit to stay to heel, these basics of training are essential to a dog's overall well being. Both as a puppy and later on in life as a full grown dog, the building blocks of basic schooling are extremely important for a happy, healthy housemate.

 Our cuddly canine creatures look to their adult owners for guidance.

In fact, they long for it. Their sole purpose in life is to make their masters happy.

 They have a hard time doing so without clear direction from their master. If they are not given specific direction, they soon learn to think that whatever they want to do must be okay since it does not have consequences.

 It is once a furry fellow knows exactly what is expected of him that his behavior changes.

 He knows what he is allowed to do and what will get him a stern warning. As long as he knows the rules he is more than happy to play by them.

For the best results to be achieved start puppy obedience training early. It is an investment in the future of your furry friend. The dividends on that investment are beyond compare.

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