are you ready to start training your dog? you may choose to sign up for a dog training class, hire a professional dog trainer for private lessons, or even send your dog to board with a trainer. it’s a great way to save money on training costs, and a wonderful way to bond with your dog. here’s what you need in to begin a dog obedience training program yourself. you will also need dog training treats that your dog enjoys …

dogs make such great companions and many of us really believe that a family isn’t complete without a member of the canine persuasion. do you spend the money to send your pup to class, do you utilize the vast resources available on the internet and train your dog at home, or do you bring the trainer to your home? many dog owners feel that giving basic obedience at home is sufficient to meet their needs. however, it is important to …

just in time for this prestigious event, here’s a newcomer’s guide to the basics of watching an obedience competition — including a breakdown of classes and scoring. developed in the 1930s, the sport of obedience is all about fostering dogs that are well-behaved at home, in public, and in the presence of other dogs. for a dog to compete in an akc obedience trial, he or she must be at least 6 months old and have an akc number via …

[prerequisites: none] 10 hours in this subject, students will learn the theory and practical applications in obedience training in the following topics which include commands, basic obedience exercises, proper use and functions of canine training equipment, off-leash obedience training, and canine control at a distance training. [prerequisites: none] 10 hours in this subject students will learn the theory and practical applications of canine detection in the following topics which include principles of detection, seek-fetch, types of reward and responses. [prerequisites: …

this type of training is a good idea for every dog to undergo. obedience training is all about teaching your dog how to behave in social situations and environments. you can take your dog to regular obedience training classes where you’ll train together with other dogs and people. or, you could opt for a boot camp kennel or dog obedience school, where you drop your dog off for the week and the trainers perform the obedience training without your input. …