National K-9® | Dog Trainers Association


	Obedience Training is the foundation to effective, clear, and consistent communication between humans and dogs. Training assists the handler/trainer to: 1) Open a line of communication and eliminate confusion. 2) Teach the dog and define new concepts. 3) Provide direction or job for dog. 4) Provide feedback (use of praise, correction, motivation) 5) Provides useful commands for everyday life (heel, sit, down, come, etc.). 6) Teach focus and restraint. 7) Define dog/owner relationship that allows for mutual respect and trust. 8) Provides a foundation for modifying behavior and solving behavior problems. 9) Provides a foundation to more advanced training (service dog, scent training, police canine, etc.).