What keeps you from investing in obedience lessons?

my dogs disobedience is what made me love him. i live out in "the cut" where for the most part nothing to bother but rabbits. he listen to basic commands, when i told him to come and sit, he did. i don't want just some little animal to do my bidding. i like a dog that is just a dog, no training needed. i have only had one that was beyond this method.

I have 2 puppies and teaching them the basics has never been a problem. Inforcing them into behaving and other basic obedience things are just part of a better relationship that you'll then have with your dog. the main problem id say its obviously money. People have already too many commitments and just dont understand that to have a dog its a major one. Its very strange when i see people with misbehaved dogs because i really do believe in the power we have towards them and i also do believe in the fact that we are their boss. My point is (without going off topic here...) people are sometimes too involved in their own livesand dont really care about sending a dog to an obedience class. But really, who wants to do that when i have a new pair of shoes i wanted so badly?

Having a trained dog isn’t the same as having a balanced dog, but if your dog knows a few basic commands, it can be helpful when tackling problem behaviors — existing ones or those that may develop in the future. Learn here https://tr.im/J27jk

So where do you start with dog obedience training? You could take a class, but it’s not necessary; you can do it yourself. In fact, with the right attitude, it can be fun for both you and your dog!

Step 1 : Sit

This is one of the easiest dog obedience commands to teach, so it’s a good one to start with.

• Hold a treat close to your dog’s nose.

• Move your hand up, allowing his head to follow the treat and causing his bottom to lower.

• Once he’s in sitting position, say “Sit,” give him the treat, and share affection.

Repeat this sequence a few times every day until your dog has it mastered. Then ask your dog to sit before mealtime, when leaving for walks, and during other situations where you’d like him calm and seated.

Step 2 : Come

This command can help keep a dog out of trouble, bringing him back to you if you lose grip on the leash or accidentally leave the front door open.

• Put a leash and collar on your dog.

• Go down to his level and say, “Come,” while gently pulling on the leash.

• When he gets to you, reward him with affection and a treat.

Once he’s mastered it with the leash, remove it — and practice the command in a safe, enclosed area.

Step 3 : Down

This can be one of the more difficult commands in dog obedience training. Why? Because the position is a submissive posture. You can help by keeping training positive and relaxed, particularly with fearful or anxious dogs.

• Find a particularly good smelling treat, and hold it in your closed fist.

• Hold your hand up to your dog’s snout. When he sniffs it, move your hand to the floor, so he follows.

• Then slide your hand along the ground in front of him to encourage his body to follow his head.

• Once he’s in the down position, say “Down,” give him the treat, and share affection.

Repeat it every day. If your dog tries to sit up or lunges toward your hand, say “No” and take your hand away. Don’t push him into a down position, and encourage every step your dog takes toward the right position. After all, he’s working hard to figure it out!

hard to find a good trainer. some are great for basic commands etc. but when it somes to REAL problems, some bluff their way through it cuz they really don't know how to correct it.

my dogs know basic command and stuff. but i have 4 dogs. i have a pack, not just a few dogs. i've run in to some rel problems with them, and quite frankly i can't find a trainer who is willing to work with all 4 of them in my home under normal cirrcumstances that doesn't keep me from taking out a 2nd mortgage. and then i don't know if he cn really fix it. i also work in a facility with trainers. i've seen about 10 come and go in my 5 yrs because they are lazy and don't really work with the dogs that are in day training, (without the owners). and use methods that are kind of cruel. and i can clearly see that they just don't understand some dogs.

so, i sit here and deal with my dogs on my own the best i can.

I can answer this one.. my dogs don't need it lol they have me train very well. My sis in law use to say my dogs never had any fetching up lol. But you know what they are my dogs, and they are very happy and I really don't see where they need obedience classes. If you don't like my dogs then stay out of my house. If all eight of them come to your house then I will make sure they are good.

money and time. i had a beagle puppy and couldn't scrape up $90 for the classes. also i have a toddler and an infant and couldn't get anyone to keep them for me so i could go to the classes anyway. no one else thought it was that important. i do, and i regret getting rid of my puppy. :(

The internet has free instructions on www..PuppyChow.com for those who can't afford classes. All it takes is time and patience. It makes for a happier Dog. They want to please thier master.