Many people want to help a rescue dog and that is a very kind thing to do when you realize how many dogs there are waiting for a good home. In this situation, it can be really helpful to know some of the background of the dog you choose. As an example, imagine you take home a dog that has had a history of abuse. It may be either aggressive or scared. It may even resist being touched. How would you deal with a dog like this? How would you know what dog training method to use? Well you wouldn't want to launch into a strict regime of obedience training straight away. The first thing you would have to do is to establish trust between you and the dog. How would you go about this?

Trying to rush things isn't the way to go. Gradually encourage the dog to approach you for physical contact. Begin slowly by placing a treat on the floor a short distance from the dog and then step away from it. When the dog takes the treat, give lots of verbal praise. This will demonstrate to the dog that you are not a threat to it. Continue with this and eventually the trust will be established and you will find that the dog can approach you without fear or aggression. Patience and love are paramount here because the dog has possibly never experienced kindness before. It will take time and the patience that you will need to demonstrate is second only to that of bringing up a child.

Of course there are many more things to consider if you are thinking about adopting a rescue dog and again it is the course of wisdom to check out what is available in the way of dog training programs.

Whether it is a rescue dog, a puppy, or a pedigree animal, I would recommend that you do spend some time looking at various ways that you can train your pet before you bring him or her home.

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