If you’ve decided to get a puppy then you are about to make a life changing decision. To help you think about what kind of dog to get you should probably first ask yourself some key questions which will help you narrow down your choices. You need to consider your lifestyle, your home, your time and your financial resources. Taking all these Key Questions into consideration will go a long way toward ensuring that you choose the best dog for you. You will want to find a dog that will be good with your existing pets and your kids. You need to be aware that there are different kinds of dogs and each kind has a different temperament. The best dogs have gentle temperaments, are well socialized and they obedience trained. Some breeds are too friendly while others can be too territorial. You will want to choose a breed that will fit with your family’s lifestyle, with the kinds of activities that you enjoy. Your best source for information about dog breeds is books and magazines. Another good place to start your search is through dog rescue organizations. This is a great way to get an idea of the different […] read more

Most dogs however will always be a dog. This can be a good and a bad thing. On the good side having a dog as a pet means that you will get lots of love and devotion when you return home from work. On the other hand you will also experience lots of hard work. Either taking your dog out for an hour walk or spending time with him as you both watch TV or read a book. Without a doubt owning a dog will cost you a lot of money. However the costs are not nearly so as what we pay for medical care, of which there is lots. But the other costs include food, kennels, toys and treats, veterinary care, installation costs such as fences, severs and so on. It is easy to find dog related products online from where you can choose to shop according to your budget. A dog is a big responsibility. However big responsibility does not mean that you must never take him out. Remember you look after a baby, why wouldn’t you have a dog that you leave in kennels for five to ten days? Further a dog is as a baby, it […] read more

Dog training is the process of behaviour analysis that applies the historical antecedents and resultant consequences of behaviour to change the dog’s behaviour, either for it to better perform certain tasks or undertake new ones, or for it to better behave in modern domestic life. It has two aspects – one is to change the dogs’ undesirable traits, such as aggressive or misbehaved behaviour; and the second is to fit it into the dogs’ personality or way of being, so that it can fit into today’s society and interact with others. The latter part is more difficult because many of today’s ‘pack’ animals are bred to be aggressive, have large canine feet, have short noses, long snouts etc., and so they are not naturally fitted as simple domestic creatures. However, this doesn’t mean that it is impossible to achieve this; indeed there are some very good books and courses to help you. However, if you do undertake particular ‘dog training’ tasks yourself, then the first step is to understand what you want to achieve, and then choose a programme that can help you do this. If you are looking for ways of changing your pet’s undesirable behavior such as aggression […] read more