| Of all the animals of the world the dog has | | | | But none of this praise worthy dog actions is |
| proved itself the most adept at learning. Dog | | | | possible without good dog training. |
| obedience is a very desirable aspect of dog and | | | | Untrained dogs are very dangerous and are |
| man relationship, but unfortunately most dogs | | | | sources of nuisance to the family and society at |
| even though domesticated, lack dog obedience. | | | | large. Untrained dogs are known to have the habit |
| This singular characteristic of dogs, however, has | | | | of chewing up things in the house, especially shoes |
| not discouraged man from keeping dogs as his | | | | and furniture; putting their mouths in food items in |
| best friend. Rather a lot of effort has been made | | | | the house and generally disrupting the normal |
| to teach dogs obedience and responsibility. To this | | | | family set up. Dogs' aggressions have caused both |
| end lots of dog trainers, dog schools and books | | | | health problems and even death to family |
| are now available for dog owners who are | | | | members, strangers and neighbours. |
| desirous of transforming their dogs into humanlike | | | | This situation has led to many dog owners killing |
| companions having the capabilities to think fast | | | | or sending into the streets their former pet dogs. |
| enough to react to different commands and | | | | Most of which can be found in shelters all over |
| thereby answer to the others needs. | | | | the country. Now let me say that a dog is not |
| Dogs have been trained for use by the Police, the | | | | responsible for its level of intelligence, rather it |
| army, the physically challenged andthese dogs | | | | behoves a dog's owner to ensure that a dog gets |
| have equated themselves quite creditably. There | | | | the required dog training that will make it a |
| are stories of Dogs have saved their master's | | | | responsible member of society. |
| lives and property. Trained dogs engage in | | | | That dog and man relationship is inalienable is so |
| sporting competitions and worn laurels for their | | | | obvious; however what is not very clear is |
| owners. Other trained dogs have been of | | | | whether all dog owners are aware that their dogs |
| immense value during search and rescue | | | | need training to be able to function properly |
| operations after natural, accidental or terrorist | | | | instead of being nuisance to both owners and |
| disasters. | | | | society at large. |