[combat_]

why is it so necessary to train dogs?

[iamtheprincesstaylor]

Well the reason why people take there pets to training is because they want to teach them something smart.

[usajapan]

Originally Posted by combat_

why is it so necessary to train dogs?

To be good friends and neighbors IMVHO.

But I am new here so maybe I don't understand the ?

[aprildc82]

For obedience, safety, and to show that you are the alpha "dog"

[David W]

You don't HAVE to. For instance, if you have a dog that typically stays outside and is well behaved from the beginning you wouldn't have problems. If however they're inside dogs then you would at least have to train them to let you know you need to go outside. It's simply a matter of getting them to act the way you wish them to act...

[fijibabie]

There are lots of reasons for training your dog and some are obvious and some are not. An untrained dog can be very dangerous, not to mention a pain in the neck. Imagine a dog who would not do anything it was told and just did what he or she wanted? We train our children from day one so they may function in the real world, and this is why we do this with dogs. Training a dog may also save it's life too - for instance if it was standing on a busy road, you need to be able to call it and have it come to you!Dogs are social animals and are very closely related to wolfs. They are used to a hierarchy system and if you do not train them to think otherwise, they will take control of that pack (your family) and will assume the role of alpha dog. A dog who does this is dominant and you do not want this. For your information, this is very stressful for a dog, they do not want to be alpha leader but without training and guidance they will think that they need to be. Also, socialisation with other dogs and people is very very important.

[dragon_wolf_999]

having and untrained dog it like letting your kids run wild....not only could they hurt themself they could hurt others... they funny thing is that most ppl who have both and don't take time to teach them anything kids and dog can do anything with no rules so they'll all run wild.... when i see kids running around i think itsn't that nice for you to bring ur wild child to the store to annoy others? and when i see dogs walking their ppl i i think should i walk by u u have no control of ur dog will the dog try to attack my dogs...my kid????.. what is the matter with them to let a dog (or a kid) get away with that? my kids and pets have rules they know the rules and to break the rules means the right punishment for kid or dog or even cat....its not harsh but its firm. so if you don't train ur dog...and it gets to be to big for u to handle because u couldn't take an hr or so outta ur day to train...so u belame the dog..Oh he's just so dumb!!!...no its ur fault... he's not dumb...

[ImABarbieGirl]

it's really not necessary. Unless you like don't have a fence or something there's really no reason to train them. If you have visitors often,though, you don't want your pets going nuts so at that time it's good for you to be able to communicate with and tell them what to do.

[krissy4543]

It is for their safety above all. A well trained dog can operate in society. If it harms a human, it can be euthanized. If it harms property, it can harm itself. For example, chewing wood. And if nothing else, it keeps us from wanting to strangle them. LOL!

[Jaylie]

There are PLENTY of reasons! Most of the dogs in shelters and out on the streets are because of careless owners who didn't consider that they would have to train the dog, and then the dog gets out of hand (because the OWNER didn't take the time to TRAIN him) so they stick 'im in a pound, and he's already developed behavioral problems so nobody wants him. I cannot stress enough how important it is to make sure your pup is well behaved! Start as SOON as you get him, and never stop!