Training is one of the most important parts of raising a happy and healthy dog. All dogs should be trained to walk on a leash and be housebroken. But training dogs is never an easy activity to deal with, especially on some breeds that are usually hardheaded dogs, it usually takes much time and effort on the part of the trainer to train and control a dog’s attitude. And sometimes, no matter how much time and effort you spend training your dog, you still feel you don’t get any results.

But don’t too worry much about determinedly training your dog, it might not be your fault at all if your dog is disobedient. There are so many reasons why dogs tend to disobey and trainers fail their job training their dogs, it might be because of the tone of their voice, or because they don’t spend enough time to be with their dog because of hectic schedule. This article will help you understand how important a dog training is for you and for your dog, and how much it will cost you to have an obedient dog.

Here are your options for various kinds of dog training programs:

There are group dog training sessions that usually cost around $ 40 – 130$ (£20 – £70) and that last four to eight weeks, 1 hour per session.

There are also private dog training sessions, where the trainer himself will visit you house or work place to give your dog a professional training for around two – four weeks. This type costs around $ 1000 – $ 2,500 (£550 – £1,300) and training session usually last longer compared to group training sessions.

Yes it is quite expensive, but you can rest assured that you get what you pay for. Most dog trainer’s focuses on different areas of your dog’s attitude and obedience and after that training program, you will begin to appreciate the difference it did for your dog and for you. Standard training classes usually focuses on addressing on your dog’s chewing, barking, biting and digging behavior.

A good dog trainer has special techniques on training your dog effectively, like hand signals. You can also help the trainer in training sessions to make your dog feel more comfortable; with this your dog will also follow your commands even if the trainer is not around. This however can only be done in housetraining programs.

In hiring a professional dog trainer, always do research and look for their qualifications his area of expertise. Seek advice from your friends and acquaintances that had their dogs trained previously. Get to know your trainer well before entrusting your dog to him or her, make sure you are comfortable in his or her style of training.

The Boerboel mastiff has the distinction of being the dog bred to protect their masters. The natural protectiveness found in Mastiffs has been strengthened in these dogs through years of breeding and training them for this sole purpose. Because of this trait alone, this dog breed might prove to be the best guard dog you can get for your family.

Physique

The Boerboel mastiff is a large and impressively muscular looking breed. Their faces don’t have as much wrinkles like other mastiffs, so they may look less menacing and beastly. With their well muscled bodies, they can also move with more fluidity and are actually very athletic, unlike other large dogs who might seem a little hulking.

Temperament

Adding to its list of good traits is its innate intelligence and its eagerness to work with its owner. The only hurdle you’ll have to pass is for it to get to accept you as its owner.

This is done by simply being confident in your commands and being firm and consistent with the rules you set on it. Once you’ve established this, you will have little problems in trying to teach your dog, since it will learn things fairly quickly. 

Because of its sheer size and strength, you must have it under control all the time. Otherwise, it might become a very dangerous animal because its naturally protective nature.

They are very wary of strangers and will not hesitate to bark and even try to overpower a marked intruder – for the Boerboel mastiff, this will prove to be easy.

Training for Best Results

The Boerboel mastiff is among the breeds that you really have to train. However, due to their intelligence and willingness to please it will actually prove to be an experience you’ll enjoy; instead of being troublesome.

It is actually best that you mix training and exercise as it will help your boerboel bond with you through play and concentrate on the lesson that they are to learn.

In short the boerboel mastiff is certainly made to be the best guard dog out there but if it is or not, is up to you and the training your provide. Good luck.

If you are expecting a little one to come your way, you have a lot to prepare for. But if you happen to be a dog owner, you may not want to forget that they too will be affected by your little bundle of joy.