DOG TRAINING
We’ve always been told that owning a dog is not easy. They’re just like a human
child that needs proper nurturing throughout their lives. This is one of the biggest
reasons that our parents don’t allow us to welcome a pet at home. One must take
care of many things when it comes to pet parenting.
The most basic and the first task of owning a dog is ‘Dog Training’. Puppy Training,
Crate Training, and from the basic Potty Training to ‘Obedience Training’, dogs
undergo distinct kinds of training in their lives. Dog Training has been considered
a luxury for the longest time now, not knowing that it's a need instead. It not only
increases your dog's social skills, but also provides him with adequate required
mental and physical stimulation.
Training helps in building confidence, stimulates the mind and moreover the pet-
parent bond. As humans, it’s never too late to begin dog training. The most
important trait of dog training is that it teaches both (dog and the parent) a
common language that supports overall communication. Dogs and humans are
two distinct species.
Dogs have various unique traits, such as communication style, nutritional
requirements, body cooling function, sleep cycle etc. The history between dogs
and humans first encounter leads back to about 16 thousand years ago. Since
then, the direction of our lives has been altered. We have started giving more
attention to how we can make our dogs the best version of themselves.
There is a myth where people believe that ‘Dog Training’ is all about teaching
them cool things such as obedience commands taught via negative re-
enforcement. It was a luxury for dog parents at one time. Most of the time people
think it is easy to train a dog and that they can do it independently without proper
knowledge and professional help. The unfortunate reality in today’s world is that
most dogs are not well trained.

It in turn, results in dogs getting handed to shelters or even being abandoned due
to behavioral concerns. Understanding how your dog learns and applying positive
training techniques is surely one of the best ways to develop a healthier
relationship with your dog. It makes learning rewarding, successful and easy for
your dog. One should avoid using punitive or negative reinforcement training
methods.
Corrective training methods tend to fail due to lack of affection and mental agony.
Thus, because of dominating status, it will in turn jeopardize your dog’s physical
and psychological health. An effective training technique involves mutual trust
and rewards for excellent conduct, which will in turn aid in the development of a
positive relationship between you and your dog. Here are three basic benefits of
dog training:

Improves Behavior
A well-trained dog is self-disciplined, more tolerant, and well-behaved in a variety
of situations, which fosters healthy relationships and enhances mutual
understanding between the dog and his parent. Training encourages good
behavior in dogs and rewards it. Instead of relying on intimidation and fear, it
enables you to develop a friendship with your dog that is built on mutual trust
and respect. Positively taught dogs show better consistency, patience, and self-
control in a range of circumstances.
Avoids Mishaps
Dogs should be trained to obey certain voice commands. It’s essential for the
safety of your dog when he/she is unrestrained. A dog without a leash is more
likely to run in front of a car or slip out the front door before you’re ready to
leave. If your dog is lost or is shifted to a shelter, being well-trained improves the
likelihood that they will behave nicely or, if needed, be adopted by a new family.
Promotes Social Development
Dog Training can help dogs in
character development and
help dogs who are anxious or
are shy by nature. Moreover, it
allows other dogs and people
to feel more at ease around
your dog as they learn to
respect boundaries and behave
properly in a social
environment. Also, if your dog
develops to like these social
contacts, each interaction will
become more comfortable and
manageable.

Now, since you must have understood the importance of dog training, it’s
important to keep certain things in mind when selecting a trainer for your dog:
 Make a list of dog trainers near you.
 Shortlist a trainer who has experience of training dogs of various breeds,
temperaments and habits.
 The trainer must also understand the difference between Command
training and Obedience Training.
 A good trainer will help you in improving overall communication between
you and your dog.
 He/she will overall help you build a solid relationship and thus reduce
anxiety, if any.
To help you transform your dog into an educated citizen of the canine world, we
at Fur Ball Story provide the following kinds of education to your dog depending
upon his/her temperament and learning capability:
Obedience Training| Advance Obedience Training| Behavior
Modification | Show Dog Training|

Usually, we conduct a minimum of 12-18 training sessions with every dog. Our
comprehensive dog training courses are created specifically to fit the needs and
goals of both you and your dog. A hands-on, specially designed curriculum can
help your dog succeed and provide them with the repetition they need. We aim
to inculcate these new habits in your dog throughout their training program so
that they are prepared for their session with you on graduation day.
Working to teach you and your dog new behaviors can be difficult, especially
when you meet the inevitable obstacles that arise during the dog training process.
Allow us to handle the training and relieve you of the stress so that you can focus
on working with your dog. Our comprehensive dog training courses are created
specifically to fit the needs and goals of both you and your dog. With private
sessions, our major aim is to show you how to train your dog. You should plan
time to complete the homework independently before our next lecture because
each lesson builds upon the one before it.
There are various kinds of dog training methods and thus dog trainers. One
should do thorough research before beginning your dog training. Also, beginning
the training at the right age is especially important in the overall character and
personality development of your dog.