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Dogs can make the perfect pet for almost any family. Dogs can be loyal, fun, protective, and very affectionate. However, if not properly trained, they can also be family’s worst nightmare. Thus, responsible dog owners ensure that their pet receives some type of obedience training.

There are several different ways to give a dog behavior training. Some pet owners choose to train their canine themselves. This training takes place at the dog’s home. Other people are more comfortable having a professional trainer teach their dog. These masters take their pet to a location for classes. Those that are looking for intensive training or special areas of training often send their dog to obedience school. The dog may stay at the school for a specified amount of time and then return home when the training is complete.

No matter which type of session you choose, obedience training can help your pet learn how to properly act around people and other animals. Most all classes teach the dog basic manners and commands such as stay, sit, and walk. In addition to learning commands that are desired, some classes address behaviors that dogs need to stop. Annoying behaviors such as barking, chewing, house potty habits,

Adopting a new puppy is one of the things that bring delight and squeals from children. It is a happy occasion for both you and the family. However, a puppy, cute and squiggly as they are will, as all dogs do, mess the house. The new member of the household has to be potty trained as soon as the first day.

It is important to note that dogs could hold their bladder up to five hours, not more than that. In fact, dogs being territorial animals will mark the territory by urinating every few feet or so. When the dog is new to a particular place that has not yet been marked by other dogs, expect the dog itching to mark every nook and cranny of the house, worse, that include the rugs and carpets. The following will walk you through to potty train the pup.

Because you are expecting the pup to urinate you could very well anticipate that it is bound to happen. Once you see a pup raising a hind leg, carry him outside to a designated place where the pup could relieve himself. Typically a pup that is good for adoption is about three months old. That