Canine Training Center, 3 Reasons Dog Training is an Essential Part of Pet Safety
Many of our Long Island area clients come to us with canine behavior issues that need to be adequately addressed by a knowledgeable Canine Training Center. While training can help your dog learn to be a good citizen and member of your family, it can also help keep themselves and others safe. Learn more about how the Canine commander canine training center can play a role in keeping your pet safe.
1. Obedient dogs are safe dogs: When your pet learns to walk properly on a leash and heel at the right time, their risk of breaking free is significantly reduced. A dog on the run is a dog in danger, from traffic, people, and even other dogs. Your pet belongs at your side when you walk, and the right training will keep them there.
2. Socialization skills promote safety: When dogs are trained in a facility that houses a variety of other pets, they learn how to behave around others. A dog that is the sole pet or the alpha pet risks trouble if they try to dominate strange dogs they meet on the street. Proximity, familiarity, and training can help cut your dog’s risk of fighting and help both of you understand what to do when you meet a strange dog.
3. Training keeps kids and visitors safe: Your pet loves you and is part of your family, but they still need basic obedience training. If you have small kids or have visitors at home, making sure your pet knows how to cope with strangers and isn’t stressed by changes allows you to keep them and the people around you safe. When your pet has great behavior and manners, it is easy to integrate them into family events and visits, without having to break out baby gates or other devices to block them from meeting your guests.
Training benefits everyone involved with your pet and is an essential part of living with your dog. Need to brush up on the basics, or enhance your pet’s safety with obedience training? Contact Canine Commander and learn more about the benefits of professional, effective training and boarding of your dog.
