24/09/2025
Training your dog is an important part of being a responsible owner. Most dogs need guidance about how to live in our world. Dog training has, thankfully, moved on in recent decades and it doesn't have to mean dominating, or forcing your dog to behave.
Dog training has many positive benefits for both owner and dog. Training your dog can vastly improve communication between the two of you.
Training can help address and prevent unwanted behaviours. Pulling on the lead, jumping up, barking etc are all natural behaviours for dogs. However, these can become problematic in certain situations. Knowing how to encourage more positive behaviours, means you can minimise certain actions turning into bigger problems.
Dog training is also important from a safety aspect. Teaching your dog to follow instructions can prevent them from running into the road, chasing livestock or, bolting through an open door, for example.
Helping your dog develop, learn and grow creates a strong bond and a fantastic partnership. It's never too late to start training either - because old dogs can learn new tricks too!
