Puppy Potty Training Housebreaking Advice
By nature dogs do not like to soil their den. By establishing their den they will try to avoid eliminating when ever they are in their den and will tend to hold it until you take them out of their den to eliminate so it is important that they know where their den is. Whenever you are not home your dog should be left in his den so he doesn't soil the house. Read more of this training guide.

House Training A Dog Or Puppy
House training is important for a good relationship between the dog and its owner. All dogs are capable of being house trained whether they are a puppy or an adult dog but the sooner you start the better. Dogs are creatures of habit, so if you let bad habits develop early it will be harder to change them in the future. Read more of this training guide.

Crate Training A Dog Or Puppy
Crating or crate training your dog is a great way to keep your dog from causing any trouble when he is not yet properly trained. Crating is also a great potty training tool as well. Dogs will tend to hold it in rather than soil their crate which is viewed by them as their personal territory and when let out of the crate they will go and relieve themselves after you take them to an appropriate area. Crate training will develop your dog's control of their bladder and bowel movements. Depending on your dog the crate training process can take anywhere from several days to several weeks. Read more of this training guide.

Behavior Training A Dog Or Puppy
When your dog misbehaves you need to let him know that he is doing something wrong immediately. If you wait too long they will not associate your corrective actions with their misconduct. Physical punishment is usually not necessary. Startling your dog with a firm "No", blowing a hand held air horn or rattling a can filled with coins or rocks should deter your dog or puppy from continuing with their current action. You may want to administer a remote correction, which is simply making the noise without your dog knowing you were the one making the noise so that the dog won't associate you with the corrective action, if he does associate you with the action then he'll just wait till you are away and perform it. After you stop the dog from misbehaving sit him down and praise him for his good behavior of sitting. Read more of this training guide.

Dog Training Commands
Training your dog how to perform simple commands is an essential for all dog owners. The time it will take will vary depending on how much time you invest in training your dog each day. Generally, dogs trained about 20 minutes each day will follow simple commands after 2-3 months of training. Read more of this training guide.

Leash Training A Dog Or Puppy
If you are putting a collar on a puppy for the first time they will probably be resistant to it for the first few hours that it's on, but don't take it off of him it will take time to adjust and before you know it will feel natural to them when wearing it. You want the collar to fit securely but not so tight that it's uncomfortable or hard for your dog to breathe. When your puppy is getting used to the collar it is a good idea to try and distract him from thinking about the collar by playing with him or giving him a treat. If you have a puppy that's still growing you need to check your puppy’s collar about every week and increase the size as he grows. Read more of this training guide.

How To Teach Your Dog Tricks
The key to teaching your dog tricks is a lot of repetition and rewards. It is important to reward your dog with praises and/or treats when he is learning how to perform a new trick. Positive reinforcement is key. Only practice tricks for a few minutes at a time, your dog may become tired or frustrated because repeating tricks over and over may cause your dog's muscles to become fatigued. After each session reward your dog with a fun play session. Read more of this training guide.