| One of the best ways to improve shelter dog | | | | A good training program will address a variety of |
| behavior is to begin a knowledgeable training | | | | issues and offer more than a single solution to a |
| program. Training can provide a realistic guide that | | | | particular problem. Proven methods with a history |
| will benefit both dog and owner and make a good | | | | of success are far more likely to help improve |
| relationship even better. Also, this is not meant to | | | | even the most stubborn dog. |
| reinforce the myth that dogs from shelters | | | | Understanding why your dog may be acting the |
| always have problems and that is why they are | | | | way he is will go a long way in helping improve his |
| there. | | | | behavior. Better training techniques explain what |
| However, typical animal shelters can be stressful | | | | motivates your dog and how to quickly get his |
| and chaotic. This can impact any dog over time | | | | attention to stop what he is doing or teach him |
| leaving him confused and disoriented. A good | | | | something new. |
| training program will help any dog adjust more | | | | To successfully train your dog you must also |
| quickly to a new home and reduce his level of | | | | consider diet and exercise. If your dog does not |
| anxiety. | | | | receive a nourishing diet and age appropriate |
| Proper training will help your dog understand the | | | | exercise on a frequent schedule his health will |
| difference between good and bad behavior. If | | | | suffer and he will be very hard to train. |
| your dog is curious and energetic he may find | | | | Providing training before any problems develop |
| countless ways to challenge your authority | | | | can help your dog bond more quickly and establish |
| because he does not know right from wrong. | | | | trust. Dogs are social animals and very much |
| Yelling at your dog or hitting him can only make | | | | enjoy being part of a pack. Consistent training |
| the situation worse. | | | | also helps define rank with you as the leader. |