Obedience Training New Haven CT
Training for Obedience
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Training a dog for obedience competition is fun as well as useful for real-life situations. If for no other reason than this, I would urge anyone to pursue the sport of obedience. Many other reasons come to mind, too, such as having fun doggy gatherings, getting lots of exercise for both of you and adding discipline to both of your lives — but let’s start with everyday life, shall we?
Why Obedience?
Training for obedience helps keep your dog safe. Imagine not having to wrest your dog away from rushing traffic, but instead quietly asking it for a down or a sit, or even using a hand signal in extreme noise for an instant response — and a safe dog.
Or, imagine when among friends, you can whisper, “Watch me” or give a hidden signal to your beloved dog and see those marvelous ears perk right up, bright eyes riveted on whatever point you choose. People are greatly impressed by a dog that watches its owner, and mastering parlor tricks is rooted in training for obedience.
In addition, well-trained dogs can interact politely with other dogs that are also obedience trained, and this makes for some great barbeques and dog parties. Many owners leave their dogs home because the dogs can’t behave or be trusted around strange dogs, but an obedience-trained dog can accompany you just about anywhere. For example, my dogs and I have been able to enjoy many opportunities because of our training, including the following:
Author: By Lyn Richards
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