Why Basic Obedience is Good for Your Dog at Any Age

Zoey at graduation for her basic obedience class! 

Some dog parents worry that it is too late to sign their dog up for basic obedience classes. They worry that their dog is too old to learn new tricks, or they can only learn when they are puppies. This is totally not true! Sometimes it might seem like they stop learning at some point, but that is not the case. I signed up my dog Zoey for basic obedience at Dog Zone, located in New Baltimore, MI, when she was two. I was worried that it might be a little too late and her bad habits were not going to go away. Boy was I wrong! She loved the class and learned so much. We learned the basics: sit, lay down, stay, come, heel and a few fun games to play at home. Zoey was always excited to go to class on Saturday afternoons! Here are a few reasons why basic obedience is good for you and your dog!

·       Builds a stronger relationship between you and your dog.

·       Helps your dog become more social with other dogs.

·       It is fun for the both of you.

·       It will help you learn how to control your dog.

·       You will receive tips that are important for the health of your dog.

·       You become a proud dog-parent. You can show off your dogs new tricks to friends and family.

Have you and your dog been to basic obedience class? If so, what was your favorite part?