{"id":1220,"date":"2019-01-22T20:11:02","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T20:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=1220"},"modified":"2019-01-22T20:11:02","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T20:11:02","slug":"national-dog-training-month-is-finally-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/national-dog-training-month-is-finally-here\/","title":{"rendered":"National Dog Training Month is Finally Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If your dog jumps on everyone who rings the doorbell, barks at every passing truck, or constantly begs for snacks, they\u2019re terrific candidates for behavioral dog training. Of course, all canines \u2013 even older and well-behaved pets \u2013 can benefit from learning new skills. Not only does dog training provide them with \u201cjobs,\u201d but these meaningful moments prove they can and want <\/em>to be included in family activities. After all, when your pet behaves, their access to outside opportunities is limitless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Resolutions Abound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

January is National Dog Training Month. Now in its eighth year, the Association of Professional Dog Trainers<\/a> takes this opportunity to highlight the benefits of dog training. Teaching basic manners and obedience commands like sit, stay, wait, and more, helps dogs become better members of any household. Plus, when they come when called and can walk on a loose leash, dogs experience feelings of success, inclusion, and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barriers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dog training eliminates the barriers that are enforced in the wake of bad behaviors. Indeed, behavioral problems are among the top reasons people surrender animals to shelters. The good news is that with a little time, help, and lots of patience, dogs can learn the best ways to behave and socialize<\/a>, becoming active participants in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting it Right<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Successful dog training hinges on positive reinforcement. That means showing your approval when your pet does something \u201cright\u201d while negative behaviors are ignored. Giving unwanted behaviors negative attention can actually make them more prominent. Ignoring certain behaviors, like chewing, can be approached by simply giving a dog a chew toy and walking away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog Training for Every Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to create good behavior patterns or seek to correct unwanted behaviors, we recommend the following:
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