Everyone hopes to have the perfect and most obedient pet, and you may be no different. Fortunately for you, it’s very possible to train your pet to be the best version of itself.

Self-control in dogs is the ability to override instinct in order to obtain a delayed reward.  It is significant because it allows the dog to alter their behavior to follow rules, maintain social bonds and cooperate with others.  It is the foundation of good behavior and the reason why so many dogs who don’t have it, exhibit bad behaviors.

As much as we feel our dogs are our family, they react and think differently than we do.  Here are some things to think about if you own a dog….

Your dog isn’t jumping on your friend because he’s afraid of the doorbell. Nor is he pulling you to the ground while lunging after the cat that just passed for the same reason. Your dog has no manners because you’ve allowed him to practice bad behavior time and time again with zero accountability.

What can you do about this? Learn how to use praise and proper correction.

The most rewarding part of being a dog owner is training your dog successfully. Training provides an excellent opportunity for you to bond with your dog and establish a good relationship with him or her. Young or old, big or small, it is important that you train your dog and help him learn at least a few basic commands.

Thinking of introducing a dog or cat into your current canine or feline family?  Here are 5 steps to stop them from fighting like cats and dogs.

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