Why Should You Train Your Dog?

Many people tend to think that their dog does not need to be trained because they think that it is better for the dog to be in it’s “natural” mindset about life. While this seems like a good idea on the surface and those who think that way have the best of intentions, it is important for the dog and for you that the dog is properly trained. Why? Because you do not live in the wild. In the wild the dog would be a pack animal that would probably attack you if you entered its territory. Many of these instincts remain, so it is important that it includes you in its understanding of the world of things that are not the enemy(!). To give you an example, I read an article the other day that the NHS had paid out X amount of money last year on cosmetic surgery for people mauled by dogs. As part of this the dog was of course put down. This situation could have been avoided. If the dog is not taught to listen to your commands you may not be able to prevent a bad situation from happening or stop one that is already in session.
Your dog could very well attack an innocent neighbor or someone walking down the street. This generally happens when dogs are not taught their proper place and believe that they are the alpha dog. Aggressive behavior is not okay and therefore you should make sure that you are doing everything possible to prevent it from forming. If you notice aggressive behavior starting to form, you must take immediate action and have the dog properly trained. Seek professional help if you feel it is getting out of hand so that you can put an end to the bad behavior fast.
If your dog hurts a person or damages personal property because it was not properly trained, then you and your dog will suffer. You will face fines, medical or replacement bills, lawsuits, and your dog could be ordered to be put to sleep. Since all of this can happen, including the possible destruction of the dog, how is it fair or right to not train a dog? We are each the guardian of our animals so it is important that the job is taken seriously. Properly training your dog is the only way to make sure that you are completely protecting the dog and those around it. You do not need any special kind of pet insurance to do this, all training can be done from you.
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