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Discovering Breed Based Puppy Training Seattle

By Roger Evans


When acquiring a young or older dog, there can often be unexpected issues with regards to behavior. In most cases, all puppies are going to need some type of puppy training Seattle. While this is the case, there are also older dogs whom may need to undergo some aspect of training. Whether going to a local pet chain such as Petco or PetSmart, a pet hotel, kennel or private trainer, most will require the owner to attend classes along side the animal.

While classes are offered at pet store chains for all ages, puppy training can often be the most fun. For, owners and puppies can bond with other owners and puppies going through basic through advanced classes. Whether attending a private classes or group classes, owners are generally required to train along side pets.

By having an owner attend classes along side a pet, the two often bond more quickly. In addition, the pet to learn to provide responses to the owner as well as the instructor. After which, a pet can fare far better when left with a pet sitter, at a pet hotel or kennel.

In most cases, whether private or group, lessons start with basic commands such as loose leash walking, come, down, sit, stay and heel. Whereas, intermediate lessons include a bit more playful commands such as roll over, jump and fetch. With advanced lessons including a number of agility courses and tests. In some cases, trainers will also work to eliminate negative behaviors while enforcing positive behaviors during the process.

Once a dog completes all levels, many trainers will provide a Good Behavior certificate. Whether or not the certificate is government sanctioned often depends on the licensing of the trainer. While this is the case, a Good Behavior certificate does not certify the animal to be a service or therapy dog but is a good start if one is planning on additional training that regard.

For, dogs and others working as service animals must learn how to alert, pick up and retrieve as well as carry items for owners in addition to basic commands. In addition, there are also sensing techniques used with service animals such as alerting low blood sugar levels, traffic conditions and danger, especially by those serving deaf or blind owners.

Some dogs have been able to serve as therapy dogs just because the dog has shown no aggression towards other people or animals and is a gentle, kind and loving pet. While this is the case, there is currently a push to certify and license therapy dogs as well as service animals. For, some hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers have become worried about lawsuits if an animal were to act aggressively towards a patient or staff during a visit.

In all cases, it is important to note that some breeds respond better than others to different types of training. For example, bully dogs may need to be click trained or learn by using an electronic device on a leash when leash training to prevent pulling. Whereas, other dogs tend to learn easily with simple voice commands and a gentle tug on the leash.




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