Years ago, dogs were kept in back yards with no training expected. In recent years, dogs have become members of our families, being kept in the house for companionship and security. Now it has become more important for our dogs to learn to behave in a proper manner and to learn the rules of the family. This is why obedience training has become so important.

This basic obedience training course will teach your dog to walk (heel) at your left side on a loose leash, to "sit," "come" go into a "down" position and "stay" when commanded to do so. This means that he should behave properly, whether at home, around strangers in a public place, or with other dogs.

If you are ready to begin Obedience Training, Please read Obedience Training Preparation.

A Service Dog is not a pet or a companion; it is a working animal. A Service Dog can have various tasks and can come in various sizes. People think only large dogs can be service dogs, but this is not true.

Service dogs generally receive six months to a year of schooling for tasks, obedience and public access manners. A number of the traditional tasks are proving useful to individuals with hidden disabilities such as a seizure disorder, a psychiatric disorder, a potentially life threatening medical problem or condition which causes chronic pain.

A myth that ought to be challenged is the belief on the part of some that service dogs are only for the impaired like seeing eye dogs or dogs for the blind. Disabilities are not limited only to these conditions. You could have High Blood Pressure, panic attacks, heart trouble, etc. and benefit greatly from the use of a Service Dog.

A service dog can be used for a various range of disabilities. For more information please contact us at 252-202-1065

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Truth: I would absolutely not go to any other dog obedience trainer for any reason. Nobody can train a dog and its owners better than 1st Choice Dog Training. Tricia Larson is an extraordinary dog trainer and in my opinion, the very best in the area, without exception. After working with our local kennel club and consulting with several animal behavior specialists, I found 1st Choice Dog Training for my 23½ month old red smooth-haired Dachshund. I found Tricia's level of expertise, experience and enthusiasm, combined with her aptitude for teaching dogs and their owners, puts her in a league of her own. 1st Choice Dog Training was unique for me because it offered in-home training. Tricia came to our home three times a week to train my husband and me in how to train our Miss Molly. The training has been and continues to be fun and educational, and we enjoy our well-behaved doxie so much! Last, but not least, I highly recommend 1st Choice Dog Training because I know Tricia runs her business with integrity.

Ruth Lyn Orr,
www.doxiesrcool.com