Bringing home a new puppy or older rescue dog is a big responsibility. An owner is responsible for not just feeding, sheltering, and ensuring a pet is healthy; they are also in charge of training. Having a well-mannered dog is an important part of being a pet parent. Well-mannered, trained pets can be taken on vacation, safely interact with others, and can enjoy dog parks and other canine related activities. Dog Training in Laurel can put a new (or old) pet parent and their charge onto the right path.
Well-trained dogs have a strong understanding of the basic obedience commands:
* Sit
* Stay
* Down
* Heel
* Recall
Each of these commands is important to ensuring not just a pet’s safety, but also their ability to interact with others. Knowing that a dog will stay on command or come when called can be a lifesaving command if they are in a dangerous situation. Dog’s that can heel at the owner’s side make much better walking companions than those who pull or drag their owner down the street. A dog that will sit or and stay when meeting other dogs, or their human counterparts, can enjoy social encounters.
There are many options for training after moving forward from the basic commands. Dog Training in Laurel offers dogs and their owner’s opportunities to explore off-leash training, search and rescue specialization, and even help those who are training a service dog. Professional dog training in K-9 police training and narcotics detection can up the game for dogs used in police or other law enforcement environments.
Group classes with others offer dogs the chance to socialize, often starting from puppy kindergarten classes that introduce young dogs to others in a safe and nurturing environment. Older dogs that have not had the chance to interact with other dogs can also benefit from group interaction. Experienced trainers will guide pet parents in diffusing altercations and encouraging proper play techniques. Home based courses are available for those who prefer on-on-one instruction.
Out of control pets are often given up for adoption or abandoned. Contact Animal Medical Center Of Hattiesburg to see how a full-service training center can put an unruly pet on the road to becoming a well-adjusted family member. Don’t struggle with unruly behavior or unwanted aggression. Learn how to become master of the pack from an experienced trainer. You can also visit them on Twitter for more information.
