| Training your dog can be easy and fun if you follow | | | | or correct you can then start training your dog. |
| the ABC's of dog training. | | | | C = Consistency |
| Before we go any further let's discuss what the | | | | For any training you do with your dog to be |
| ABC's of dog training are and then we can learn | | | | effective you must be consistent. As a professional |
| more about them. Let's start with A. | | | | dog trainer in Lexington, Kentucky one of my clients |
| A = Attention. | | | | main problems is remaining consistent. We live in a |
| Before you can ask your dog to do anything you | | | | want it now rather than later society. Dog training is |
| must have their attention. Depending on your dogs | | | | a life long process that does not stop until the dog |
| breed and personality type this can be difficult | | | | has passed away. You must be willing to make this |
| sometimes. Breeds that are bred to work | | | | long term commitment to training or the whole |
| independent of human direction (like Fox Hounds, | | | | process will be for nothing. |
| Malamutes and Huskies) are sometimes harder to | | | | Consistency is important and if you are not |
| keep focused than other breeds. | | | | consistent you will not see results. |
| So before you begin take those things into | | | | If a dog trainer promises quick results be suspicious |
| consideration. | | | | of their techniques. One reason for this is results are |
| B = Behavior | | | | based entirely on you, the owner, the person who |
| Now that you got your dog's attention you need to | | | | actually works with the dog outside of training |
| decide what behaviors you would like to train or | | | | sessions. If you are not consistent or not using the |
| what behaviors you want to correct. The most | | | | methods correctly this will be reflected in the dog's |
| popular commands are sit, lay down, come when | | | | behavior. |
| called, and walking nicely on a leash. The most popular | | | | By combining these three aspects you will set |
| problem solving techniques are for jumping, nipping, | | | | yourself and your dog up for success. Be thoughtful |
| excessive barking, digging, and leash pulling. | | | | and follow the ABC's of dog training and start building |
| Once you decide what behaviors you want to teach | | | | a deeper bond with your dog today. |