The primary purpose of obedience training is to give the dog owner peace of mind that the dog will respond to them in a positive way. From stopping a hyper dog from running away or jumping on people to helping a shy dog come out of its shell, training helps to solve a wide range of behavior problems.

Dog trainers show owners how to teach their dogs to respond to commands, focusing on appropriate behaviour, social skills and safety. They design and create training programs that suit a dog's needs where they need behavioural improvement.