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The Benefits of Dog Obedience
With Breed Specific Legislation on
the horizon, we as Stafford owners act as ambassadors for the breed. Every time
a member of the public sees our Staffords being well behaved is a feather in our
caps and something that we should all be aware of. The benefits of an obedience
trained Stafford are enormous. They are such a ‘willing to please’ breed and
positively flourish with training, revealing a side to your dog, you may not
have noticed before.
Read through some of these
benefits of Obedience Training and you may just find that obedience is for you!
When you feel frustrated with your dog's behaviour, remember that someone must
teach a dog what is acceptable behaviour and what is not. A dog that hasn't been
given any instructions, training or boundaries can't possibly know what you
expect of him. By teaching your dog how you want him to behave, you'll not only
have a saner household, but a happier dog as well.
An Educated Dog
Allows you to handle every part of
his body, to check for injury or illness and to give him medication. Has good
manners, so he can spend most of his time indoors with his people. That means
more supervision, less boredom and fewer opportunities for dangerous mischief.
The more time you spend with your dog, the more likely you'll be to notice when
something is wrong with him, like a limp, a cough, a sensitive area or a loss of
appetite. By recognizing such irregularities early, you can seek medical
attention immediately and, hopefully, prevent more serious problems.
Wants to stay near you, listening
for instructions and praise. This means he'll have less opportunity to stray
into danger. Will walk or run beside you on a leash without pulling, dragging or
strangling, so you and your dog can get more exercise and spend more time
together.
Knows that "drop it" and "leave it
alone" are phrases that mean business, so he'll have fewer opportunities to
swallow dangerous objects or chew your shoes! He also can be taught what things
and places are out of bounds, like hot stoves, heaters or anxious cats. However,
you'll still need to limit his access to dangerous places when you cannot
supervise or instruct him.
Will "sit" immediately, simply
because you say so. No matter what danger may be imminent, a dog that is
suddenly still is suddenly safe. And a dog that will "stay" in that position is
even safer.
Understands his boundaries, knows
what's expected of him and has fewer anxieties. Less stress means a healthier
dog.
These are only a few of the ways
you and your dog can benefit from Obedience. It may be also that your tired of
showing, your dog is desexed or you just want something extra to do with your
dog. Obedience can only strengthen the bonds you already have with your dog,
provide a different way to spend time together and ultimately, leaves you with a
well behaved dog who is a pleasure to own!
So if you are considering
Obedience, or if we’ve aroused your curiosity in the slightest –
give us a call and we’ll point you
in the right direction!
For more information on obedience
please contact our obedience contacts
Suz or
Belinda
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