If you’ve recently brought a puppy or dog into your family, obedience training is essential to building a healthy relationship with your new pet. Dog training takes dedication, commitment, and patience, but the rewards are worth the effort. For the best results, the staff at Hickman Creek Kennel in Nicholasville, KY, recommends working with professional canine trainers.  

With their years of experience and expertise, canine trainers help dog owners understand animal behavior and develop effective communication strategies. Below are just a few benefits of professional obedience training:  

• Teaches Pet Safety: In the event of an emergency, dog training could save your pet’s life. If your dog is off-leash and something unexpected happens, having strong verbal control can stop them from running away. Loose animals are at risk of getting struck by cars, so being able to recall your dog quickly will help keep them safe.
• Creates a Stronger Bond: Professional canine trainers will help you understand your dog’s behavior and teach you to recognize important body language clues that allow you to interpret and predict their actions. Knowing whether your dog is feeling anxious and afraid or calm and happy creates a stronger, healthier bond. What’s more, consistent training establishes trust between you and your dog, making pet care easier and more enjoyable.
• Facilitates Socialization: Positive socialization with other animals and people teaches dogs not to be afraid of new experiences. The structured environment of an obedience class is a great opportunity to show puppies how to interact with humans and pets. Even adult dogs will benefit from learning healthy new ways to act around others.
• Makes It Easy to Go Out in Public: A well-behaved dog will be welcome in far more places than one without good manners. After working with professional canine trainers to establish positive behaviors, you’ll be able to take your dog to public places, on hiking or camping trips, and even to pet-friendly hotels or stores.

Establish a happy, healthy relationship with your pet by enrolling in dog training at Hickman Creek Kennel. Led by Bill Appleby of Go Canine Academy, one of the Lexington area’s top animal trainers, their comprehensive obedience classes are great for dogs of all ages. Visit their website to learn more about their services, including pet boarding and grooming. Call (859) 885-3647 to sign up for training today!