Dog Obedience Training Benefits
Obedience training is essential to have a well balanced sociable dog but is also very important for the relationship between a dog owner and their dog as it establishes the social hierarchy within your "pack".
Most children love dogs and some can tend to be a little rough when they play with them. Having a dog which has had dog obedience training will mean that the dog is more likely to be gentler with the child and less likely to injure or hurt the child.
Dog obedience training is essential when it comes to waking your dog for safety and just general enjoyment of the walk. If the dog has not had obedience training then they are less likely to listen to you and may develop bad habits like pulling and trying to chase everything that moves.
Social situations as a lot easier if your dog has had obedience training as the last thing you want is your muddy dog jumping up all over your guests or barking constantly while you are trying to have a conversation.
If your dog does manage to escape from your house or yard then they will be less likely to cause damage providing they have had correct obedience training.
Dog obedience training will also give you the dog owner peace of mind as you know that if a potentially dangerous situation arises you will have more control over the situation as your dog will listen to you and you can use the command to guide them out of trouble or even prevent a situation.
Obedience training will also produce much happier dogs as the more you trust your dog the more freedom you will be able to give it.