Sure, everybody wants a dog that sits, heels, and fetches on command. Who doesn't? Unfortunately, not everybody can afford the time and money a professional dog academy would require. Does that mean you cant enjoy the convenience and luxury of a trained dog? Of course not!

Its not a privilege but a necessity that ones dog should have even the most basic dog manners taught to it. While dog schools are out of the question for most of us, there are many dog training DVD's available for us to use instead.

A professional dog trainer will usually be the face on a dog training DVD. Keep in mind though that just because a dog sits when told does not mean he is an expert. The person tutoring you in the video is most likely licensed and has graduated in a veterinary school to get the required courses for his field of expertise. Use the search engines to look for reputable trainers who may have the training resources you need available.

If you're planning to purchase one of these products, ask yourself what do you want to teach your dog? If hes starting from scratch, then find a video that will cover the basic obedience commands. If you want to get specific behavior modification tips, then you might need to search the Internet for a site offering an extensive DVD collection. Search through their offerings per topic and select a title that would best serve your doggie training needs.

So where are the places you can look up for these instructional DVDs? Since there are very few, strong video shops standing nowadays, the best place to look for DVDs is in the Internet. Amazon will have a lot of these instructional DVDs available. Websites catered specifically for dog owners usually have a page of product offerings including training resources. You can also check buy and sell sites for owners who want to sell old second training hand DVDs- although this may not be the most reliable way to go about it.

Average dog training videos are priced at around $20-$50; depending on how many CDs are included or what other literature it comes with. Some sites will offer discounts and free gifts if you order right away. If you believe that the DVD will be a much referenced tool in teaching your dog, then by all means purchase it as soon as you are able. It will be worth it in the long run. However, if you don't think you really need a particular topic and are just lured by the great bargain, hold off spending on that first. You may have better use for your pet fund.

Having a trained dog is now an affordable privilege pet owners can have. Dog training DVDs will bring you advice and tips of experts you otherwise can't afford. Even with the rising cost of prices all around, you can very well afford to bring Fido to the best trainers in the world anytime-- all you need is to press rewind.