Welcome to Back 2 Basics Dog Training Inc. where we believe that “it’s never too early or too late to train you and your dog”, no matter what the circumstances.  Many pet owners often ask “why is my dog behaving this way?  Why won’t my dog listen?  Did I do something wrong?  Most often the answer is simple.  Your dog is behaving this way because it wants to or because it has learned that it can.  Most of the time the owner (or in some cases the previous owner) did do something wrong.  It’s not something they did on purpose or intentional it’s simply because a lack of education.

 

 

 

Most of us have been well trained by our own dogs to cater to them whenever they demand it.  We all love our pets; they are part of our family and it’s so easy to spoil them.  But what many owners don’t realize is that they need to provide structural obedience and “Rules” which their dogs must follow.  Having rules and knowing that they must be followed is important to your dog.  Now remember, your dog has to be taught what the rules are before you can “enforce” them.  People don’t realize how very important it is to provide your dog with structure.  A lack of structure promotes insecurity in your dog and insecurities always lead to behavioral problems. Our dogs depend on us for everything from water, food, love and affection, to access to the outdoors.  Yet, so many owners don’t take advantage of using these provisions for training opportunities with their dogs.  They don’t see the advantage of training.

 

 

 

Dog training isn’t hard.  It’s basically praising or rewarding your dog when he does something you like and correcting him when he does something you don’t like. The goal in training your dog is to provide the dog with clear information so that your dog can behave in a way you approve of.  When the information is presented to your dog in a way that your dog understands, it will be cooperative and eager to work.  As a responsible dog owner you need to learn to communicate with your dog so that he understands what you want from him.  4 keys to successful dog training and behavior modification are: Communication, Timing, Consistency, and Motivation.  All dog owners should educate themselves on using the right training and management techniques. This will help establish and promote a proper relationship with you and your dog.  By learning the concepts and techniques, you will be in a better position to overcome and prevent most behavioral issues and even aggression problems.  The end result of training is a happy and well behaved dog living in harmony with its owner.  If more dog owners would educate themselves and train their dogs we’d have fewer dogs in shelters.

 

 

So, are you ready?

Are you willing to make changes to your own behavior and how you interact with your dog?

Are you willing to use the proper training and management techniques required to modify your dog’s

behavior?

Are you willing to help your dog be a well behaved and obedient canine companion?

 

If you’re ready, then give it a try.  Let’s start with some basic training today!