The dog industry is a billion dollar market today. You have many choices when it comes to choosing things for your best friend like food, veterinarian services, doggie daycare, activities such as agility, weight pulling, nose work, guard work the list goes on and on. When you get a dog there are expenses that come with them. Most people will take into consideration medical expenses but most will neglect those of training. Training should be considered as important as medical considerations when getting a dog. Understand that it takes time, patience and consistency to properly train any dog. As a trainer it has become pretty clear that training is not something the average dog owner considers a necessity until they are experiencing problematic behaviors. The reality of the situation is that if you start with training from the first day you bring your dog home you will be less likely to experience most if not all of these unwanted behaviors. When your dog challenges you…and yes they will you will be better equipped to handle the situation before it becomes problematic. Just like children dogs need guidance and direction so that they learn how to make the right choices for themselves. Training will teach you how to properly guide your dog so that they make the choices that will allow you to have a happy and harmonious relationship with them for the duration of their life.
