| Dog training at home is a good option for many | | | | And, of course, you will need treats! Sliced hot dogs |
| people. All dogs should learn some basic obedience | | | | or something else small and tasty that your dog |
| commands. Basic obedience can be as simple as | | | | loves will do fine. None of these things needs to cost |
| teaching your dog some good manners. However, | | | | a lot of money. Your dog doesn't need an expensive |
| not everyone has the time or the money to invest in | | | | collar or leash for training. It simply needs to be |
| training courses offered by trainers at training | | | | durable and of good quality so it doesn't break while |
| centers, kennel clubs or shelters. That doesn't have | | | | you're training. You shouldn't spend a fortune on a |
| to stop you from teaching your dog what he needs | | | | bait bag either. It's going to be covered in dog |
| to learn. | | | | slobber and training bits so it's not something |
| Dog training at home can focus on the same things | | | | precious. |
| you would learn in classes. This means that you | | | | If you plan to use clicker training then you'll need to |
| should teach your dog basic obedience lessons such | | | | have a couple of clickers -- one to use and one in |
| as sit, come, lie down, stay and walking on a loose | | | | case you lose the clicker. Don't feel bad if you lose |
| leash. If your dog knows these basics then you can | | | | your clicker. It happens all the time. You can get a |
| apply them in many situations right in your home to | | | | clicker that comes with a wristband so you can keep |
| have your dog behave better. You will also have | | | | track of the clicker a little better. Basic clickers are |
| better control of your dog when you're out in public. | | | | inexpensive so there's no need to spend a lot of |
| For example, if your dog knows the sit command | | | | money on fancy ones. They all generally do the same |
| you can teach him to sit instead of jumping up on | | | | job. If you intend to buy several clickers at one time |
| people and you can teach him to sit at the door | | | | check eBay for deals. There are often 4-6 clickers |
| instead of trying to run out when people go either in | | | | for sale for just a few dollars. |
| or out the door. Just learning this one simple | | | | Whether dog training at home is for you or you |
| command can prevent a lot of bad behavior. | | | | decide to attend dog training classes, your dog's |
| When you train your dog at home you will need the | | | | progress will depend on how much you work with |
| same equipment that you use for a class. To teach | | | | your dog. If you only work with your dog for a few |
| your dog using positive reinforcement techniques, for | | | | minutes once a week then he won't learn very much. |
| example, you would need a flat buckle collar and | | | | On the other hand, if you work with your dog a little |
| leash for your dog. The leash should be about 6 feet | | | | each day he will learn and remember what you teach |
| long. Nylon or leather both make good choices. You | | | | him. It's really all up to you what your dog learns. If |
| will also probably need some kind of bait bag or | | | | you put an extra effort into training your dog, he'll |
| training pouch to hold treats for rewards. You can | | | | learn basic obedience and you'll both be much happier. |
| also use a baggy or a small Ziploc bag in your pocket. | | | | |