Good Behavior…
The Need for Reinforcement Training

Much like children, dogs must be taught the difference between good and bad behavior. Without proper guidance from owners, dogs can become a handful and may even wind up in a local humane shelter. In fact, the majority of dogs turned over to shelters are due to behavioral issues. Such dogs are harder to find homes because prospective owners would need to spend time and effort on behavior correction.

Unfortunately these dogs are not to blame for their particular predicaments. Instead, it is the owners who are accountable for properly caring for their dogs. Proper behavior correction is a large part of that responsibility. Especially from a young age, pets should be trained to adhere to the basics of good behavior. Remember, your special pet is a dog, not a person and does not understand our pleading for good behavior. They must be shown proper behavior and have consistency in what we tell them is good or bad.

Use reinforcement training for:
· Aggression
· Barking
· Digging
· Escaping
· House-training

Too many good dogs are given up to shelters because owners were unable to provide proper reinforcement training. If your dog is displaying undesirable traits in their behavior, remember that it is never too late to properly train them. Contact a trainer or make a visit to your local library to learn more about effective training.