When you feel frustrated with your dog’s behavior, remember that someone must teach a dog what is acceptable behavior and what is not. A dog who hasn’t been given any instructions, training, or boundaries can’t possibly know what you expect of him. By teaching your dog how you want him to behave, you’ll not only have a saner household but a healthier and happier dog as well
Personality requirements :
Training dogs usually means teaching people to train their own dogs, so you should be a people person. You should also love learning, be patient, and be able to work with a variety of learning styles.
Visit local dog training classes that use science-based positive reinforcement techniques. Watch how the trainer in each class teaches and how the dogs respond. If you own a dog, consider enrolling him in the class, even if he has had previous training. This will allow you the perspective of a student as well as a prospective trainer.
Here are some tips to help you select a training class that’s right for you:
Good dog training instructors are knowledgeable about many different types of training methods and use techniques that neither the dogs nor their owners find consistently unpleasant.
Good training methods focus primarily on reinforcing good behavior and use punishment sparingly, appropriately and humanely. Excessive use of choke chains or pinch collars or using collars to lift dogs off of the ground (“stringing them up”) are not appropriate or humane training methods.
Good obedience instructors communicate well with people and with dogs.
Remember that they’re instructing you about how to train your dog.
Specific problems you may have with your dog may not be addressed in a basic obedience course. If you’re seeking help with house soiling, barking, aggression or separation anxiety, ask if the course covers these issues — don’t assume it will.
Ask the instructor what training methods are used and how they (the instructor and staff) were trained. Also, ask to observe a class before you commit to one. If you’re refused an observation, or if your observation results show anything that makes you uncomfortable, look elsewhere.
Avoid anyone who: guarantees their work, whose primary methods focus on punishment, or who wants to take your dog and train him for you (effective training must include you and the environment in which you and your dog interact).