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December 2nd, 2008 by Marie Mordene

Training your dog can be easy. There are two ways to train your dog: do it yourself or hire a trainer. Either way is fine it just depends on your lifestyle and the time and energy you have for training your dog.

There are several simple steps that must be followed to get the dog you always wanted. They are not hard steps. They do require you to plan and think before you start.

* Dog Training should not be overly strict. The dog does not know why he is being trained. Your dog should see this as a fun activity and so should you.

* Dog Training should be consistent i.e. allowing the dog to sleep on couch one day but not the next is confusing to your dog. You should also only use single words for each command.

* A professional dog trainer is an option. You should review their style to see if it fits with your dog’s personality. Also, you should check their references, ask for both good and bad, to make sure this a good trainer.

* Dog Training takes time and patience. It will not happen overnight and sometimes it may be frustrating if there appears to be a lack of progress. Perseverance is key, but your dog can and will be trained.

There are also numerous dog training aids available to help you if you decide to train your dog yourself. You will also need to determine how much you are willing or able to spend. Training aids can run from a few dollars up to hundreds of dollars.

Dog training can be very rewarding. Dogs need structure, but lots of love and fun just like we do. The main thing to remember is that a well trained dog makes a great pet for your family.