I have been asked the question, “When will my dog be fully trained?”. \u00a0 The answer, “Never”. \u00a0Just like humans, dogs learn their entire life. \u00a0They are constantly taking in information and using it to their advantage. \u00a0The other thing to consider….behavior is not static. \u00a0It is constantly changing. \u00a0We are not the same as we were 10 years ago….we may enjoy different activities than we did, we may prefer one type of exercise over another, and we may have developed an interest in another subject.<\/p>\n
Dogs are constantly changing….but luckily, their are plenty of options out there to help keep the education moving forward.
\nMost places offer puppy classes, basic manners, advanced manners, and CGC (Canine Good Citizen). \u00a0These are the very least that you should provide throughout the first couple of years for your dog.
\nFrom here, there are plenty of other fun classes to consider:
\nAgility, Rally-O, Dock Diving, Scent Work, Trick Training, Formal Obedience, just to name a few.
\nYou may have try several before you find a good fit: \u00a0for instance, my German Shepherd wasn’t thrilled with agility (we tried 2 classes before I called it quits), but was wonderful at Rally-O. \u00a0My Goldendoodle enjoys Therapy work …..visiting hospitals and bringing much needed joy to those who could use a hug!<\/p>\n
Many places offer a brush up course for the basics, which is never a bad idea. \u00a0Just getting your dog into a new situation with new challenges is a great way to mentally wear them out!<\/p>\n
The learning should never stop……the next step is up to you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I have been asked the question, “When will my dog be fully trained?”. \u00a0 The answer, “Never”. \u00a0Just like humans, dogs learn their entire life. \u00a0They are constantly taking in information and using it to their advantage. \u00a0The other thing to consider….behavior is not static. \u00a0It is constantly changing. \u00a0We are not the same as … <\/p>\n