Dog training is key to fostering a healthy relationship between pet and owner. When your dog understands your expectations and limits, everyone benefits. However, dog training is not a one-size-fits-all task. Dog breeds vary greatly in their behaviors, temperaments, energy levels, and even in how they learn best. That’s why breed-specific dog training is so crucial.
Here’s what every dog owner should know about breed-specific dog training:
- Understanding facilitates learning. When trainers approach each breed with an understanding of their unique traits and temperaments, they are much better able to tailor their work to ensure the dog’s success. Working with the breed’s natural characteristics helps form a healthy and lasting bond between owner and pet.
- Breed-specific dog training tempers everyone’s expectations. Some breeds will house train quickly and almost effortlessly. Others require more hands-on encouragement. Some breeds eagerly respond to certain tricks and games, while others are far less enthusiastic. Understanding the breed helps trainers and owners alike know what to expect from training.
- Tailoring training to the breed manages each dog’s energy levels. High-energy dogs need a very different training experience from more relaxed breeds. With breed-specific dog training, trainers will account for each breed’s exercise needs and energy levels to help them succeed. Again, the more a trainer works with the natural characteristics of each breed, the better the training will go.
At the National Kennel Club, we believe in celebrating each unique dog breed for all their strengths. We always recommend breed-specific dog training to help your pup realize their full potential.