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Why Train Your Dog?

Owning a well-trained dog is a pleasure. You have a dog who does as he is asked, fits in with your lifestyle, and can be relied on to behave impeccably in a variety of different situations. T his is what you want—but can it be achieved? The short answer is, yes it can, but only if you are prepared to work at it. A dog does not come into your home knowing what consider to be accepta- ble behavior. He has no knowledge of “good” or “bad.” You need to teach him how you want him to behave. We have a good starting point because a dog retains the instincts of a pack animal, and is prepared to look for leadership and find his place in the human pack that he is to be part of.

Why should you train your dog?

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