Obedience can be one of the most time-consuming and difficult tasks for you and your dog to master. However, with dedication and discipline, it can also be one of the most rewarding events in both of your lives.  

SIMPLE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OBEDIENCE TRAINING:

1. Obedience training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable.

2. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem.  The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect his natural behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.

3. IS IT POSSIBLE TO TRAIN PUPPIES? CAN YOU TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS?  The answer to both questions is an unequivocal YES. Whatever the age of your dog, the right time to begin training is right now! The most important time in your dog's life is right now. Your dog's behavior is constantly changing. A dog that is well-behaved today will not necessarily remain that way forever. New problems can always develop. Existing problems can always get worse.