Welcome to the first Good Dog - Behavior Tips & Tricks
In each issue of Good Dog - Behavior Tips & Tricks you will learn
valuable information on how you can teach your faithful canine
companion how to be well behaved in any situation. In this first issue
we're going to talk a little bit about the importance and benefits of
behavior training for your dog.
For most people teaching their dog to be well behaved can be a difficult
and frustrating process, especially if you don't know the proper steps to
take to get your playful pooch to pay attention to what you are trying to
teach them.
As stressful as it can be for us it can be just as stressful, if not more so
for your dog and therefore the outcome of your training sessions will
depend on how well you execute the commands you want them to follow.
The relationship between a human and their faithful canine companion is
an age old tradition that is based on trust and companionship. It is a
partnership that is based on our need for help with herding, hunting, and
an early alarm system, as well as a source of food and companionship for
the dogs themselves.
According to current research the earliest domesticated dog was found in
China at the early Neolithic (7000-5800 BC) With the origins of dog
domestication dating back to as long as 35,000 years ago.
When it comes to teaching your dog how to behave properly in any
situation it's important to have a healthy relationship in the household, so
that both of you feel confident and secure. Behavioral training can cover a
wide variety of topics and techniques, among them are; positive
reinforcement, clicker training, dog whispering, collar and leash, marker
