Tired of a mannerless dog? It can be trained into amazing pal

Dogs have become a part of life of many families and institutions. With their natural wit, charm and loyalty, they add pomp and colour to life. As a responsible dog owner, you want to establish some round rules between you and your dog. You want to raise him to have the right behaviour in front of other people and dogs. You don’t want him to throw tantrums for no apparent reason. Neither do you want him to pee or poo all over. You can achieve this through proper training. Karuri Mugoi, the Director for Shaka Kennels which offers training services for dogs in Kikuyu, Kiambu County says training can be started at any age. It builds confidence, provides mental stimulation and strengthens the human-animal bond. According to Mugoi, dogs that have anxiety or timid personalities can benefit from training.  It provides a sense of accomplishment and provides a way for us to communicate with our four-legged family members. This strengthens the bond we have with our dogs through positive attention. Mental stimulation is an important part of a dog’s overall well-being.   “When it is too cold or rainy outside, going through basic training skills indoors can be the exercise our bored dogs need.  Or if your dog must limit exercise due to an injury or after a surgery, mental stimulation is necessary to keep them occupied,” says Mugoi.

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