Why you should train your dog Many people train their dogs for only one reason.
They get a dog and teach a series of commands that they think might be useful.
Of course I think that teaching your dog some useful commands is a great idea, but there are two other reasons that training a dog is a worthwhile endeavor.
The other two reasons are to establish dominance and to give the dog a mental workout.
Dominance in household dogs is very common and can lead to all kinds of behavioral issues.
When a dog feels dominant he will do whatever it is he feels like.
This can range from tearing up the house, to barking out the window, to biting you when you pet him while he is eating.
A good training program based around teaching the dog respect will nip most of these problems in the bud.
When you are training a dog for respect you should only use treats at the very beginning so that you do not resort to bribing the dog.
Giving a dog a mental workout is another great reason to train a dog.
When dogs become bored with their daily life they tend to act out with many behavioral issues being the result.
Digging, barking, and chewing are three common behaviors that result from bored dogs.
When training a dog as a mental workout any command is worth teaching.
You can work on the basics such as sit, down, and stay, or you can advance to the finish and off leash come command.
I hope you can see why training your dog is so important.
It isn't just about teaching a command.
Training dogs is about teaching commands, earning respect, and giving your dog a job.