Dogs are intelligent creatures and they can be trained to heed commands and do certain tasks or tricks. When you have just brought home a puppy, the earliest training regimens that you and your puppy have to undertake will involve basic obedience training, housetraining, and crate training.  The ultimate aim of these training regimens is to prepare a dog to become an obedient and well-disciplined member of the pack.

However, training a dog is not a walk in the park. There is no overnight success, so to speak. You need to arm yourself with tons of patience and knowledge, and be ready to invest time and effort. The secret to successful dog training is to gain as much knowledge about the procedure by reading, talking with other pet owners, as well as consulting with professional dog trainers and your veterinarian.

The training that a dog receives and his overall experience during the training are important factors in helping shape a dog’s behavior. Training teaches your pet that there is a line that separates behaviors that are acceptable and not acceptable. Training also teaches your dog that you are the alpha leader; that you are the dominant leader of the pack. Visit your Bowmanville, ON vet and learn more about how to achieve success in pet dog training.