Dog Training Tips by AJ

Living with dogs requires some adjustment, if you've never had a dog. That usually applies to people whose only dog was while they were children -- Mom and Dad took care of the dog. Here are some of the things that dogs need, but few people think about them when getting a dog:
* ROUTINE Dogs really need a routine. The biggest question in a dog's mind is always "What's going to happen next?" If the dog knows the answer to that question, it's a happy dog. If it doesn't know when it will eat, sleep, go for a walk or play with its people, it is a miserable dog indeed.
* ATTENTION Dogs are very affectionate with people and usually with each other. There are some differences among breeds. For example, a Chow Chow may not always want to cuddle on the bed, while a golden retriever will almost always love cuddling. That's not to say that the chow is independent and doesn't need your company. Any dog's idea of "give me space" means "you lie over there and I'll lie over here, and our backs will be touching." So seriously consider your ability and interest in keeping a pet that needs to be near you almost constantly before getting a dog.

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* TRAINING All dogs, no matter how laid back, need at least a little training. Training is generally a lifetime activity, although it gets much easier as the dog matures. No amount of money can train your dog without your involvement -- you can send the dog to a kennel to be trained, but most will come back and fall into the same bad habits, unless you were also trained. It takes time, and sometimes money.
* COMMITMENT A dog needs you to make a commitment to him for his whole life -- not until the new wears off, he's too active or a cuter one comes along.

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