Dog Obedience Training
Advice
This site is designed to provide
free dog obedience training advice and resources to dog owners new and old and give people a place to come and
share their problems and solutions for training dogs.
From tips on how to stop bad dog behavior, advice on dog obedience training, to
information about your dogs nutrition and diet we hope that the site provides plenty of useful
information.
We’ll also be putting up articles about specific breeds and be giving you
lots of advice on training and dealing with many different breeds.
You can also find dog training guide reviews so
if you have tried any training programs, obedience schools or read any books about keeping dogs that you would
like to recommend please do so on our blog page and I’ll get them into the review section.
Whether you are a new dog owner or consider yourself somewhat of a dog expert I hope there is something here for
you. If you do happen to be an expert I hope that you won’t mind sharing some of your valuable experience with the
rest of us.
A Word from the Authors
Keeping a dog as a pet
is one of life’s great joys and studies have shown that the companionship of a dog brings all kind of benefits to
the owners both physically and mentally. It is a great way to teach children and adults about caring, compassion
and responsibility. However for some people dog ownership can bring a lot of pain and stress. Having a misbehaving
dog can be an embarrassment and can even put you and your family in danger of injury or or law suit. But with
careful discipline and training, regular exercise and a healthy nutritious diet your dog will be a loved and loving
member of your family that brings you and the people close to you years of happiness. I hope this site will provide
you with the information you need to make your dog a valued member of your family.
Although obedience training
takes time and patience it is worth it and when done correctly you will be able to get more enjoyment out of having
a dog. I wish you all the best in your training and I hope what you find here will be of use.
The following gives a great insight into how dogs see the world and is something we
should all keep in mind when dealing with dogs. It is adapted from a poem written by Stan Rawlinson. To visit his
site go to www.doglistener.co.uk/
The Ten Commandments from a Pets
point of view
My life will probably last 10-15 years; any time
away from you will be hard for me. Think about that before you take me
home.
Give me time to understand what you want me to
do; don't get impatient, short-tempered, or irritable.
Trust me and I will always trust you back.
Respect needs to be earned and is not a right.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up
as punishment; I am not capable of understanding why. I only know I have been rejected. You have your work,
entertainment, and friends, but I only have you.
Talk to me when you can. Even though I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice and your
tone. Just look at my tail and you'll know what I'm feeling.
Know that however you treat me, I won't forget it, and if it's cruel, it'll probably affect me
forever.
Please don't hit me. I can't hit back, but I can bite and scratch, and I really don't ever want to do that.
Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right foods or I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak.
It may be I am just dog-tired.
Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and may also need love, care, comfort, and
attention.
Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't
bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence". Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, regardless
of what you do, I will always love you.
© Stan Rawlinson 1993
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