What to expect from board and train dog training programs?
Everybody loves obedient pets who become members of the family and can be comfortable in any situation, whether the owner is around or not. But pets do not become obedient automatically, even if they exhibit timid behavior. Pet training is essential to create a practical understanding between pets and pet owners. It helps pets know how to behave in different situations.
Traditional dog training programs may require pet owners to attend multiple classes with their pets. Bit those who cannot devote so much time for pet training or those who have some serious issues with their dog’s behavior can benefit from the board and train program. The program is a residential training program in which the dog stays with the trainer for some days while going through intensive training.
What is the board and train program?
When you send your dog for a board and train program, you take your dog to the professional dog trainer and leave it with them; the trainer trains the dog over a few weeks as scheduled in the program. This kind of training is especially effective for dogs that have some behavioral issues. The dog may stay in a kennel or at home, depending on the design of the training program, the trainer, and the setup. The customized training programs are developed according to your dog’s training needs to address the behavioral issues that the dog is facing. The custom lesson plan might include anything from basic obedience training, both on and off-leash, to more advanced training to impart special skills like gum dog training.
Program insights
During the training program, any pet owner would like to know to decide if the program would suit the dog’s needs. The training programs are quite intense and might consist of multiple programs conducted on the same day. Since the dog is available for training round the clock, the trainer can work with the dog by simulating various situations. Typically, a single trainer covers the entire program when the dog is on board. But in larger facilities, the number of trainers could be more to cover the whole program.
On completion of the training, the trainer discusses with the pet owner to review what the dog learned during the stay and how to continue with what the dog learned so that the learning becomes a habit. The trainer will share with the pet owner the cues they used and provide tips about staying consistent when the dog goes back home and faces the real world.
Choosing the right trainer
Choosing the right dog trainer is critical to ensure the right results from the training so that the dog returns home as an obedient pet that is ready to please its owner by demonstrating the positive things learned at the training. All trainers are not the same, nor are the training programs, and you must do some homework to spot the right dog trainer and the appropriate training program that addresses your dogs’ needs thoroughly.
If you want to train your dog for canine sports or wish to correct its behavior, then this type of training program is perfect for you.
