Dog Training Videos and Puppy Training Videos Can Work For You As Well

Dog training videos can open up the world of leading canine instruction in the privacy of your own home. If the cost or inconvenience of professional dog training classes leaves you wanting, then this may be the perfect solution. Many people find success with educational DVDs.

To understand how you might benefit from dog training videos, we are going to take an up close look at what you can learn and why.

• House Breaking
• Basic Obedience
• Clicker Training
• Trick Training
• Agility and Competition
• Advanced Obedience
• Hunting and other sports
• Dog Behavior and psychology

Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg. When you think of something, then there is probably at least a few dog training videos for it. In reality, not everyone can take the information that is taught and apply it to their dog. The best candidates for this type of learning are people who get a lot out of visual demonstrations. If this sounds like you, then keep reading.

The benefits are:

• Price - usually affordable. Some dog training videos are available for download right away, some shipped within a couple of days.
• No transportation - you can learn and apply the techniques at the convenience of your own home. It might be easier for the dog as well - he is training in the familiar place and will not be easily distracted.
• Self-paced - you set the schedule based on the progress and time availability. There are many options to choose from.
• The disadvantages are:
• No feedback - you can't be 100% sure that you are applying the techniques correctly.
• No help - if you get stuck, or you don't understand something you are on your own.
• No individualization - some dogs learn better with certain methods than others. With dog training videos, you are limited to the single method that is taught.
• No socialization - your dog will not learn this important skill from home. It requires interaction with strangers and unknown animals.

Despite the disadvantages dog training videos remain a popular and effective means of teaching your dog. To make them work for you, here is what you need to do:

• Watch the video from start to finish before you try to train your dog. In this manner, you will learn the ever important "why" behind the methods. You will also be able to anticipate the lesson plan for future sessions.
• Schedule your training sessions. Make a regular schedule and stick to it. Allow time for the lesson, but also allow plenty of time to practice what you learn in between lessons. This is why most classes are scheduled weekly.
• Stick to the plan. Don't abandon your training before finishing the program.
• Repetition is the secret sauce for a winning recipe. For you and your dog to learn something well, you must repeat, repeat, and repeat. The more often you do it, the better you will become. Try to remember to do things the same way each time, so that you don't wind up confusing your dog.

The wonderful thing about dog training videos is that if you forget something, you can always hit the rewind button!

You learned about pros and cons of dog training videos. Can you apply this knowledge? Learn more at Dog Obedience Training Easy.

Irina is the owner and editor of dogobediencetrainingeasy.com where she provides dog training tips and resources to all dog lovers. She could not imagine herself without dogs. Irina believes obedience training plays a very important role for a strong and long relationship between the owners and their dogs.

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