Benefits of training your dog
There are a lot of benefits of training a dog. Small or big, young or approaching the golden age, working dog or just a pet and companion - they all benefit from physical and mental stimulation that training brings.
Obedience is the mother of success and is wedded to safety. ~ Aeschylus
Training a dog:
- insures that the dog will remain safe in potentially hazardous situations
- assists in fostering clear communication between canine and human
- provides physical and mental stimulation for both human and dog
- provides needed socialization
- provides the dog with entertainment and helps in preventing boredom; boredom often leads to frustration which in turn can engender aggression
- facilitates the bonding process between human and dog
- helps the dog to develop self-control
- helps to teach the dog to focus and listen to the owner even in the midst of distractions
- helps the dog to become more trustworthy allowing him/her to enjoy more freedom and to experience the world in a safer and more pleasurable manner
Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind. ~ Leonardo da Vinci
We subscribe to the Canine Bill of Rights
Canine Bill of Rights
- Dogs have a right to a rich, stimulating environment
- Dogs have a right to time and attention from a caring owner
- Dogs have a right to effective training procedures; if behavior problems are to be addressed, a competent person must be involved
- Dogs have a right to ongoing veterinary care and a comprehensive assessment (functional analysis and behavioral diagnostics) for behavioral problems
- Dogs have a right to an ongoing education and the chance to learn new skills
From: How Dogs Learn by Mary R Burch, PhD and Jon S Bailey, PhD