For many people, a new puppy is simply an extension of the family. They talk to the dog like it can speak and understand English, they buy their dogs clothes and even call themselves mommy and daddy. Whether you’re this enthusiastic about dog ownership, or you think of your dog as a companion and a pet, giving it the right puppy training is a must if you want life with your dog to be bearable.
An untrained puppy can get into all sorts of trouble. Of course, there’s the obvious. A dog that’s not potty trained will use your floors, shoes or anything else it deems fit, to use the bathroom. Many dog lovers choose to potty train their dogs themselves, but many also benefit from using a dog training facility to achieve the same goals.
Another thing an untrained puppy can do is destroy things. There are thousands of funny stories online about how a puppy ate someone shoes, knocked over a family heirloom, knocked over the garbage and spread the contents around the house, and so on. While these are funny to read about, they aren’t so funny when they happen at your house.
Lastly, there’s the issue of barking. Untrained dogs can bark excessively at nothing, at the wind blowing, at a fly landing on the table. This kind of noise can be bothersome, at the very least. If you have an outside dog, this could cause issues with your neighbors as well.
Formal puppy training in Murrieta CA is an excellent way to give your dog the training that it needs to behave. There are a lot of different classes available from basic training to training a dog to do trick. If you’re noticing aggressive tendencies in your dog, then there’s also behavior modification training options as well.
Your new puppy can be a wonderful addition to your life. However, making sure that it’s trained correctly is your job, and it will take some work. By using a formal training school, such as Epic Dog Academy, you can provide you and your dog with a leg up on discipline. You’ll also avoid teaching your dog bad habits, that are hard to undo if you do it right the first time.
