What’s the point of a seemingly well-mannered dog on-leash if off-leash the dog is biting people when they come in the house, or jumping on everyone that visits, or is growling and biting when the owner takes the dog’s bone or toy, or is afraid of the world, or has separation anxiety? Owners do obedience training in hopes of eliminating undesired behaviors and creating desired behaviors. Many times owners are disappointed to find that after “obedience training”; they are still at square one with their particular problems. Is it possible to
achieve the true goals through obedience training? YES, but the owner needs to understand the difference between “obedience”
training and behavior modification through the use of specialized obedience training. When looking for a trainer, remember
the following:

• The trainer should utilize group training while giving each dog an individual behavior modification program to achieve the
individual goals of each dog and owner.

• The trainer should possess great knowledge of breed traits.

• The trainer should focus on respectfully establishing relationship between owner and dog while building the dog’s confidence
and teaching him to bring his adrenaline down around stimuli.

• If you have behavior or temperament problems, make certain the trainer has vast experience in that area.

• Most of all, make certain the trainer can explain exactly how the program will achieve your goals!

Don’t misunderstand; obedience itself is important, but it should be the icing on the cake, not the cake itself.

To find out how your individual goals can be achieved, call P.U.P.S Dog Obedience Training at 410-992-8410, or email pupsmd@aol.com. See ad page 33.