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Housetraining your dog or puppy can be achieved relatively easily if you're willing to follow a few simple steps. With lots of praise and consistency, you'll have a pet who is a pleasure to have as a member of your family.

The positive way to crate train your dog for life.

Boxers and German Shepherds are both known to be great guard dogs and family dogs. Read the pros and cons of both before deciding.

For a family who has never had a dog, or has not had a dog in awhile, picking the right dog can be a scary task. This article will help your family make the right choice.

People who show their dogs at the dog shows and obedience trails follow these basic procedures when training their puppies in preparations for the shows. These same training exercises and techniques can be used by everyone when training their puppy.

When considering canine adoption, consider these unique issues with regard to Labrador Retrievers

The secrets of successful dog training

House Training your puppy does not have to turn into a world war. Understanding what motivates your dog and working cooperatively with his instinctive behaviors will produce fast and reliable results using this method.

In previous articles I've already given you 60 dog breeds that have shown to be reliable around children. Here are the final twenty on my list of breeds out there suitable for family life.

Claim your roll as pack leader and help your dog live a happier life.

New babies are wonderful additions to the family, but an established dog may feel jealous or territorial. Teach your dog to accept the new baby with these techniques.

Dogs are direct descendents of the wolf family. The leader of the pack and dominant dog mentality are deeply ingrained in them. Problems can arise when dog owners allow dogs to feel that they are the dominant animal. Here are some tips on dog training.

More and more people are using dogs for protection, and the reports of dog attacks on children continue to grow

Training a new puppy can be very challenging and not all methods are effective. This article will give you some tips on how to best train a new puppy.

This guide teaches you how to make your dog sit, stay, lie down, roll over and jump. It tells you how in a nice easy and friendly manner.

Buying a new puppy can be one of the most delightful times of your life. It can also leave you stressed and sleepless! I have included some tips to make the experience between puppyhood and adult dog as pleasurable as possible.

Learn how to take care of your dog by trimming its nails in this series on Trimming Dog Nails. In this part we will look at the different kinds of nail trimmers available for dogs.

Need some exercise? So does your dog. And if you live in Redding or Anderson, there are some great scenic places to walk together, not to mention your own neighborhood. If you vary your walking path, your dog will find the change fascinating.

That adorable puppy in the window of the pet store is hard to resist, but you may be paying a lot of money for a dog that you know very little about. Pet stores generally rely on impulse buys to sell their "product".

Your Safety depends on choosing the correct Guide Dog Program for your needs.

Dogs may be man's best friend, but bring in a woman and her puppy and a fun and exciting date is in store! Socialize your favorite canines from their early years. Bring in an attractive member of the opposite sex for an unforgettable dating experience!

Buying a dog is a huge expense and commitment and will throw you for many loops, but in the end it is all worth it.

Dogs have a critical period of development which occurs between birth and about 16 weeks of age. The more new experiences he is exposed to at this time, the more likely he is to grow into a happy, mentally healthy member of your family.

Retired from the aerospace industry Michael Pugliese has been training dogs since 1977.

If you're wondering what is the best way to raise your dog to be a happy and healthy member of your family, you just need to know a few "dog secrets" to make your quest a success

Spend the time with your puppy when he is young and you will reap the benefits of an obedient, enjoyable, well-trained dog.

All dogs have to be groomed, no matter the breed or fur length. Certain behaviors taught early can reduce stress and fear for the puppy whether groomed at home or professionally.

Many people do not take into account the amount of work that goes into training a puppy. Socializing you dog will greatly decrease the dog's disobedience.

Summer is here and so is the travel season. Wether you're packing up the whole family for a summer road trip for the Fourth of July or a family vacation, don't forget to make travel plans for the family dog as well.

Hobbs lived 14 wonderful years as one of our family members. This is a tribute to his life and the side of my Dad he touched as none of us ever will.

Wondering what to do now that you bought a new puppy? These simple dog training techniques will get you started. Puppy training needs to start early to be most effective. Find out how you can easily master the basics with these simple techniques.

Building on the basics of agility training, teach your dog to catch a Frisbee in flight.

Dog training halters come in a variety of designs. The owner who has an aggressive pulling dog needs a halter that will control the dog's body, and not just the dog's head movement. The Sporn Training Halter does that.

Check here to see my opinion about BioArts pet dog clone auction idea set for June 2008. BioArts will sell chances to clone 5 pet dogs to the highest bidders. This BioArts clone pet dog idea isn't right.

It is now time for the new baby to meet the only child you have had for five years, the family dog. There is a lot of trepidation as to how the two will get along. Take precautions but do not panic.

My dog Banjo and I tried out three different dog training harnesses. Here's our review, along with our opinion about which one is easiest to use and most effective as a training device.

Dog training isn't something that should be mechanized -- it should be about a working relationship between you and your dog. That said, however, you should also know how to implement helpful training aids that increase understanding and emphasize commands.

We live in an increasingly litigious society in which just about anyone can be sued for anything. Unfortunately, that cute little bundle of joy -- your new puppy -- is a lawsuit waiting to happen, so here are a few dog training commands that will avoid lawsuits.

There really are some important similarities between successful dog training and effective parenting. Here is the story of what brought this to mind - and why I think you'll agree.

Dogs are pack animals, which means that there is always a leader -- or "Alpha Dog" -- in the pack to whom all of the other animals defer. When it comes to dog training, you as the owner must become the alpha dog to ensure obedience and respect.

A review of John's Natural Dog Training Company in San Diego.

If you take your dog to three different dog trainers, you are likely to find three different training techniques. Dog training has become as diverse as the correct way to market your business products or the correct way to tune up your car.

Dog training can be a powerfully motivating activity or it can be your worst nightmare. If you make mistakes or if you have never trained a dog before, you could make the process of dog training last far longer than it would have otherwise.

Sit Stay Fetch is one of the more popular dog training products on the internet and for good reason. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership.

A humorous look at training a young pup to become a good family member!

Ok so you have a dog or puppy, they are adorable and very much loved. Now that the novelty of having a new pet begins to wear off, how in the world do you ensure that your pet will grow up being a well-mannered and behaved pet?

Many dog trainers speak out against negative reinforcement, though it is unrealistic to think that you can train a dog without it. Positive reinforcement can take a primary role, but here are a few reasons why both are necessary.

If you think you need to pay loads of cash, hire a professional trainer, or attended classes to train you dog, then read on.

There are so many different approaches to training your dog. I have tried several and derived benefit from each. This is about another interesting approach.

There is a huge debate about the use of Electric and Electronic Training Collars. Read both points of view.