January 13th, 2008
- Behavioural problems are unfortunately one of the most common reasons for surrender and euthanasia of pets.
- Although it is certainly possible to train your pet at home, puppy preschool and obedience training provide your dog with socialization with other dogs, with other people and exposure to novel situations which training at home cannot.
- For young puppies, socialization is probably the most important thing they will learn. Pups deprived of socialization during critical development periods will find it harder to learn these skill later on.
- It is easier to teach good habits than to train your dog out of bad habits once they are established.
- It is never too late. Training a young dog can certainly be easier than training an old dog but you can still teach an old dog new tricks!
- It may be some time since you had a dog and dog class can provide a refresher on all aspects of caring for your dog.
- Puppy Preschool and Dog training enriches your dog’s life.
- Training is not only ’sit’ and ’stay’ - there are all sorts of other fun activities like flyball, agility, racing, and trials.
- It improves the bond between you and your pet.
- Its fun - join up now! Contact your local Vet Clinic, Council, Dog Trainer or Club.
Tags: dog, obedience, pet, puppy, training
Posted in Behavioural, Care, Dog care
