Can you train your dog at home?

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Can you train your dog yourself?

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    • PinelaJose
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    Absolutely! There is loads of content on YouTube these days, but a word of advice: stick to just one dog trainer. You don’t want to get side-tracked by trying too many different approaches. Personally, I followed a popular online training programme before I became a dog trainer myself. Best regards, Arcanine Training – Mobile dog trainer in Strasbourg and the surrounding areas.
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    Hi there, Yes, of course. Plenty of owners train their dogs themselves without using a professional trainer. The key is to be consistent, patient, and to work with them regularly. A few minutes every day is often better than one long session every now and then. There are loads of resources available nowadays to learn the basics: recall, walking on a lead, sit, stay, managing emotions, and so on. Ultimately, it depends on your goal. For everyday training, most people can get really good results on their own. However, if the dog has more complex issues (aggression, severe fear, separation anxiety...), the help of a trainer or a behaviourist can save you a lot of time. How old are you and what breed is your dog? 🙂 CompagnonNova Dog and cat lover
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    Hello

    This is your number one priority.

    Use whatever method you like. The main thing is to have a pet that understands you and communicates with you.

    I read a book a bit before I adopted. I very quickly gave up on it to create my own plan and the actual dog training strategy I needed. I’m so glad I did now. It helps with every aspect of daily life:

    • Staying in hotels when I’m away for work, for example.

    • Eating (varied home-cooked meals), playing.

    • Grooming, which I’m free to do whenever and wherever I want.

    • When I’m at work. They just do their own thing in our two-storey house. To be honest, they’re usually just snoring away 🙂.

    • Taking the car or the plane (private).

    • We recently went on a pedalo with the dogs.

    We’re quite independent in the way we do things because I’ve taught and explained everything to them as we’ve gone along. The older one actually trained the younger one. That was the surprise. Every now and then, their bond leads to a bit of mischief… just like any child, really 👍

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    ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi there, Yes, it's absolutely possible! Especially for the basics (house-training, recall, walking on a lead, sit, down, etc.). The key is to be consistent and patient, and to use kind methods based on positive reinforcement. There are plenty of reliable resources available these days (books, videos, online courses). In fact, it’s actually recommended to get involved in their training yourself, as it will help you build a bond of trust with your dog. However, getting help from a dog trainer can help you avoid certain mistakes, understand your dog better, or manage specific issues (fears, reactivity, anxiety, aggression...). Have a good day, Maëlla
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