Too Cool for School? Train at Home
These early times in a dog’s life are the most critical in its development. This is when it is easiest to influence a dog’s behavior and teach them the basic commands you’ll want them to respond to over the years. A well-balanced and well-trained dog provides both the animal and the human with a much more fulfilling relationship.
-Expert Dog Training Inc.
Just like the quote implies, going to obedience classes are sometimes the best thing that can happen for you and your dog. When you are able to communicate with eachother in a way that is understood, it is not only the beginning of a lifelong friendship, but it helps open many doors for your dogs. Landlords that are on the fence about allowing dogs are often swayed by a proven obedience graduate. Where do you start? There are often basic obedience classes held at or sponsored by pet stores. Sometimes they might not fit into your schedule, so a dog obedience school in San Diego has another alternative. They offer one on one puppy classes in your home at a time that is convenient for you.
The disadvantage to one on one training is that your pup doesn’t receive the socialization with other dogs at class. The advantage is that the trainer can spend more time focused on your puppy, and may also see how you relate to him or her in their natural habitat. Therefore, things that they learn in class won’t suddenly disappear when they walk in the door, as you will learn how to communicate in your own home. You can make up for the socialization by joining a group puppy class or basic obedience later on.
Have you had one on one dog training, or should I say “owner training” in your home? If so, what did you think? How did it go?
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November 30th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
As far as dogs goes, those are remarkable.