By Anita DeLelles

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hy should I take my dog to a trainer? We hear this question a lot. Our answer is simple. Training creates a bond, a friendship and mutual understanding between the dog and his guardian. Too often, our help is only requested after bad habits have been formed and are making a dog hard to manage. It’s basically a communication problem, and the good news is, it can be fixed! Start early with good quality training if you can.

1. CREATE A BOND AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING Statistics show having a dog that is well-trained, happy, relaxed and responsive, means more pleasure from dog ownership. As a result, training strengthens the dog-human bond and establishes a close, enjoyable relationship. And there’s the added perk of impressing your friends with a dog that loves to show off their perfect manners!

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