Dogs are said to be "man’s best friend". We love dogs because they are lively, full of character and can be trained and taught to respond to commands which control their behavior. How is this obedient behavior achieved? Obedience training can be tricky and therefore requires the dog owner to have some understood of the basic methods utilized in dog training. Dog obedience training not only gives pleasure and is fun, but more importantly, it enhances your dog's skills. It is also one the best bonding activities experienced between you and your pet.

Do not be over ambitious and aggressive in your training. Obedience training requires some time to successfully complete. Be aware that such training is ideally designed to assess and improve upon the inherent habits and traits of your pet. Do not expect obedience training to solve your dog’s behavioral problems in an instant. The program should assist your dog and properly influence him to build on his positive and good habits. A collateral advantage of instituting a training program for your dog is that it serves as a means for resolving any other problems that may arise from time to time.

Obedience training can also be a bridge for communication between the owner and the dog. Good Communication is highly important to the success of your training. Learn and practice how to effectively communicate with your dog. Instruct your dog with commands. However, you must deliver that command in a way that it will sound persuading to your dog. You can instruct and teach your dog various commands like sit, stay or fetch, but each time you must use the correct instructing tone of voice.

In conducting the training, you will need to possess, or teach yourself, the virtue of patience. Do not get upset if your dog hardly understands your instruction. Remember that they think differently to humans. Dogs, if left alone, are animals delivered and raised with no proper training. It is not surprising therefore that dogs can act like any other animals. It may irritate you to see your dog destroying your things, soiling your room, or biting you – but that is how dogs act. If you really love your dog, then you should learn to accept their nature. Only then can you start to alleviate some of the less welcome examples of their behavior.

A Social hierarchy is easily established with your dog through proper obedience training. Somehow, it provides the feeling of fulfillment once your dog obeys your voice commands.

It is not necessary to impose complicated maneuvers in early training. First teach your dog to obey you. You can teach him how to kiss or shake hands for example. These tricks are commonly undertaken by dogs and they enjoy the experience.

Your training needs to be a rewarding and fun experience for both you and your dog. This kind of training will help you interact with your dog and lead to a more harmonious relationship. You should observe the difference between trained and untrained dogs as you go about your normal business. Trained dogs are confident and they can be given more freedom. Untrained dogs have to be restricted and enjoy very little freedom.

You can train your dog at any age, it is never too late. Remember, the most fitting and proper time for training your dog is now. You can always start your training now.