If you are like most people you are having problems with your dog or your are wishing for a calm, relaxed, happy and obedient dog? Having that faithful and happy dog is the first step to having less hassles and more fun and comfort with your dog and other dogs. There are communities who want your dog to be well trained as well. This is especially true for pit bulls and rottweilers who are a lot more aggressive than other types of dogs.

And of course, training your dog well will also make he or she a much better family companion, especially in households where there are young children. Many studies have shown that proper dog training makes a big impact when it comes to cutting down the number of dog bits and other behavior problems encountered by dog owning households.

If you don't want a professional dog trainer to do the job for you then training it using basic commands is something you must do. This is needed for your dog to be considered a fully trained dog.

Here are some basic commands:

* Heel - your dog should not lag behind and absolutely follow their owner in a calm and confident manner.

* Respond to the word No - the word no is one word that all dogs must learn. Training your dog to respond to this important word can save you a ton of trouble.

* Sit - Training your dog to sit on command is a vital part of any dog training program.

* Stay - The command stay should be used to ensure your dog is staying when it's about to run off and is obviously very important.

* Down - Lying down on command is more than just a cute trick; it is a key component of any successful dog training program.

Dog training does much more than just create an obedient, willing companion. Training your dog properly actually strengthens the bond that already exists between dog and handler. Dogs are pack animals, and they look to their pack leader to tell them what to do. The key to successful dog training is to set yourself up as that pack leader.

Being able to convey pack leader abilites and controls is a dog trainers best friend. It's a vital concept to be the dominant force and dominant animal in the pack. If you do this you'll soon discover that you are far more powerful than you thought you were. You'll have a much more fulfilling dog and you'll experience more happiness together. This avoids ton of ovedience problems which are very common.

A properly trained dog will respond properly to all the owner's commands, and will not display anxiety, displeasure or confusion. A good dog training program will focus on allowing the dog to learn just what is expected of it, and will use positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviors.

It's not only about being a good member of the local community, but obedience training is also a great fulfilling way to make your dog have great exercise and security. This is of course easily managed when the dogs knows what to expect and has a feeling of accomplishment when he performs an important job. He'll also feel as though he has a tangible goal to reach.

Making your dog perform little jobs is very important. If you didn't know; Dogs were used as a means of labour and originally bred by humans. They used to herd sheep and protect property, as well as helping protect people. If the dog doesn't have some fun task to do they can get bored and this is also what leads to "behavioural" problems and boredom.

Basic obedience training, and ongoing training sessions, provide the dog with an important job to do. This is especially important for high energy breeds like German shepherds and border collies. Training sessions are a great way for these high energy dogs to use up their extra energy and simply to enjoy themselves.

Don't forget to have a lot of playtime and fun with your dog. This not only helps you from getting bored, but also helps your dog experiencem more and more fun activites which again, prevents boredom and it also helps you bond with your dog. It helps you estbalish yourself as the pack-leader!