| Dog Obedience Training is not just about training a | | | | - Have you researched training facilities, clubs or |
| dog to obey certain commands. It is about training | | | | professional trainers in your local area? |
| the owner and other family members how to | | | | - Are they capable of assisting you if your dog |
| translate the human commands into a language | | | | develops any sort of behaviour problems, and do |
| the dog can understand. It is about the reason an | | | | they train using positive training methods. |
| owner or a family want a dog in the first place. It | | | | - What exercise options are there near you? |
| is about commitment, love and patience. Its about | | | | - Will the pup sleep outside or inside? What will |
| learning to identify potential problems and to deal | | | | you do with the dog when you are at work? |
| with them. | | | | - Will you do any type of dog sport with him, |
| Think before you buy. | | | | such as agility, fly ball, frisbee, herding, tracking, |
| Before you take that final decision to get a | | | | obedience, sledding or anything else not mentioned |
| puppy, you need to answer the following | | | | here? |
| questions, and be honest with your answers:- | | | | - Will you get him a companion or will he be a |
| - Exactly why do you want a puppy? | | | | lonely bored back yard dog? If you feel you have |
| - How much time are you able to put into the | | | | answered all the above questions in a positive |
| pups obedience training? | | | | manner, you are probably ready to take a puppy |
| - Is this your first dog or have you obedience | | | | into your life. Remember that it is a commitment |
| trained a dog before. | | | | for life and you, and only you, are responsible for |
| - Have you done any research on the type of | | | | the type of dog you will have as it grows up. |
| dog you would like? | | | | Dog obedience training is an essential part of that |
| - Are you looking for a pedigreed puppy, a rescue | | | | growing up. Just ensure you make it fun for both |
| dog, a pound puppy or a pet shop puppy mill pup? | | | | yourself and your pup. |