{"id":1522,"date":"2016-03-13T20:42:48","date_gmt":"2016-03-13T20:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=1522"},"modified":"2021-11-29T15:06:55","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T15:06:55","slug":"1522-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/1522-2\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Elementary, Dear Watson: The Importance of Training Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Summeridge_iStock_000078900889_Large-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy training on a red leash.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Summeridge_iStock_000078900889_Large-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Summeridge_iStock_000078900889_Large-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Summeridge_iStock_000078900889_Large-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Understanding an untrained dog\u2019s behaviour requires some extensive deductive reasoning. Although your dog might jump on visitors or mangle your bathmat, he or she truly does want to please you. That\u2019s why training your pet is so important. This is the best way to achieve better behavior, strengthen the bond with your pet, and make your home a more enjoyable place to live.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u201cA\u201d for Approval<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing your role as the alpha, or pack leader, is paramount to successful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behavioural training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Stepping up your status will naturally allow for more trust, confidence, loyalty, and love. By making rules clear and enforcing them, you provide your pet with a framework of expectations, making it easier for him or her to gain your approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of training your pet include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces aggression, accidents, and unwanted patterns like chewing, digging, and jumping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages social interaction with other pets and people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinforces confidence, encouragement, and reassurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cements a sense of place within your family (i.e., your pet\u2019s \u201cpack\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves relationships with you and everyone else around your pet <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>When Does Good Behaviour Begin?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to ensure safety and good habits in public or at home, obedience training and socialization is key. Although your companion can learn new \u201ctricks\u201d as an adult or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/why-adopting-a-senior-pet-means-so-much\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">senior pet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s best to begin the process as soon as possible. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/staff\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help address any problematic behaviours that may inhibit progress, such as fear, anxiety, or aggression. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative habits can develop at any age, but if you start training your pet between 8-12 weeks old, he or she is likely to be more confident and better equipped to handle other people and pets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summeridge Animal Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not recommend scolding or punishing your pet; remember, he or she is still learning the right ways to behave!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Training Your Pet Beyond the Basics <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your initial foray into pet training may easily lead to more advanced levels, such as agility training. Good for you and your pet! However, before you branch out, your pet should understand and respond to the following commands:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drop it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these commands can help your pet be a more likable companion, they can also prevent accidents and injury. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Positive Pet Training<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You and your pet deserve to be happy. Once he or she understands how to please you, both of you can relax and enjoy life together. For more information on training your pet, please don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding an untrained dog\u2019s behaviour requires some extensive deductive reasoning. Although your dog might jump on visitors or mangle your bathmat, he or she truly does want to please you. That\u2019s why training your pet is so important. 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