Why should you Train your dog?

Why should you Train your dog?

We often hear dog owners stating that they don’t want to turn their dog into a robot “I bought a dog, not a robot!”

Training your dog doesn’t turn it into a robot, nor does it squash or kill their personality.

Training your dog is one of the best manners in which to make life easier for your dog.

Imagine living in a country; where they don’t speak English and their customs are completely different to what you understand. Wouldn’t you appreciate someone that is patient, to help teach you what is expected of you & how you can earn rewards? This is what dog training does for your dog. Training & obedience is the gateway of communication between you & your dog & builds a bond unlike no other.

A trained dog has access to so much more in their lives opposed to their counter parts.

A trained dog is welcomed:

ü At local Cafes

ü At dog friendly holiday accommodation

ü Off leash parks

ü To visit friends & family

ü Participate in dog sports

o  Agility, Fly ball, Herding

ü Inside the house

A trained dog is easier to:

ü Care for

ü Receive veterinary care

ü Groom

ü Walk

ü Understand what they trying to communicate

A dog that is well trained get more exercise due to the experience being relaxing opposed to a constant tug of war.

A trained dog is less liking to:

ü Escape

ü Get hit by a car

ü Get in a dog fight

ü Eat things that may make them ill

A trained dog lives a much more relaxed life without the stresses of having to make big decisions; he will turn to you for guidance.

Did you know?

If your dog rushes up to or chases someone, you could be fined, and your local council can declare your dog to be a “menacing Dog”! This means you may have to leash & muzzle your dog in public.

If you don’t comply with these requirements, the council CAN  declare your dog to be a “dangerous dog”. There are very strict controls on the housing, exercise & ownership of dangerous dogs. This is the law & unfortunately most dog owners believe that only “dogs that attack” can be labelled a dangerous dog. It is your responsibility to have effective control over your dog at all times. Training can provide this for you & your dog.

Training ultimately is a fantastic & fun way to build an amazingly strong bond with your dog & help avoid any legal or council ramifications 

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Why do I train my dogs to wear a muzzle?

I often get asked by those that have meet my 2 year old Rottweiler Zooka, "Why have you trained him to wear a muzzle, i didn't think he was aggressive"? For a lot of you reading this, it may seem a strange thing to train a well socialised dog to do & wear.
My answer to this is simple.
If a dog is in acute pain due to an injury for example: after being hit by a car, ALL dogs may often bite.
I can only imagine the distress I would be going through witnessing my dog in such suffering, not to mention what my dog would be going through. If & when i was able to get him to the Vets for medical care, Vets may end up muzzling a dog in this situation purely as a safety precaution as they preform their emergency examination.
It is at this point where Muzzle training can make all the difference. Imagine the level of stress for all parties concerned during this vital & crucial examination of your beloved dog. If your dog has been trained to accept a muzzle by believing wearing a muzzle equals a high reward (i.e. food), then that is one huge stress removed from an already upsetting situation.
Muzzle training your dog is a contingency plan, or as i like to call it an "air bag" - something you never wish to use, but will always be grateful it was there if things go wrong.
Given the above example, if your dog had not been previously conditioned to wearing a muzzle, this would only add a completely avoidable stress to an already bad situation, not only for your dog but for you & the Veterinary staff also.

Zooka knows that if he puts his muzzle on (yes he pushes his nose into it) that good things will happen, he may get feed as i often smear peanut butter at the end of the muzzle for him to lick at, or after I’ve taken the muzzle off, I’ll play a great game of Tug-o-war with him. All of Zookas muzzle training is done in a fun manner & most definitely not as a punishment.

With the hope that I will never have to use this particular aspect of training, but I will always be grateful that my dog has it.

You should also be aware of the different types of muzzles on the market, the nylon muzzles will NOT prevent a dog from biting you. Full basket muzzles are best as they don't restrict breathing, your dog can eat & drink whilst wearing one & they will prevent a dog from being able to bite you. Feel free to contact The K9 Company for further information.

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