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Dog Training Help - The Basics You Need Before You Bring Puppy Home

What does the stuff you need for puppy have to do with Dog Training Help? You may well ask the question. Well you have to set the stage for a stable and comfortable environment for puppy so it will make dog training easier. If you are organized and have everything in place it is easier to teach puppy exactly what is allowed and what not. So getting all you need for puppy is essential as part of puppy’s training.

What are the basics you need?

1. A crate, which will be big enough when puppy is fully grown, with a divider to make it more comfortable for puppy while he is still small.
2. Baby gates to close off play areas or forbidden areas.
3. Leashes, for now buy a lightweight nylon leash and an expandable leash. Later you can get another leash, for now puppy is still small and must have a lightweight leash.
4. Bowls, buy three bowls, one for food and two for water; place one in the toilet to discourage bowl sipping.
5. Bedding, puppy will be happy with a simple bed and an old shirt or towel.
6. Food, decide on the food in advance, I suggest that you ask your vet for recommendations and that you do some surfing so that you can make a knowledgeable choice.
7. A collar and tag.
8. Toys, do not buy too many toys as it will only confuse puppy. Resist the temptation to give puppy old shoes etc. as toys, this will establish bad habits.

This is only a short summary of the basics you need. In SitStayFetch you will get all the information you need for successful dog training from choosing a puppy onwards. For all the dog training help you need I can really recommend SitStayFetch.

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No amount of training will solve the problem of a dog that is just not right for your lifestyle. You can get all the help with dog training possible and it will not solve your problem. In a previous article I Have touched on the different kinds of breeds there is and I have taken a very brief look at some of their general characteristics. If you are in any doubt I really recommend a good dog training e-book such as SitStayFetch where you will get all the information you need.

The next step towards deciding which bread is right for you is to have a look at your lifestyle. Dogs need company, exercise and food, but not all breeds need it in the same way and you have to keep that in mind when choosing a dog.

The basics of your lifestyle that you need to consider are:

1. Your daily schedule and commitments:

How much time will you be able to spend with your dog? A puppy needs a lot of attention and if you do not have the time, it is just not going to work. If you are out of the house most of the time, now might not be the right time to get a puppy.

2. What you do for fun and leisure:

It is most important to take into account if a dog can be included in what you do for fun. If you hate exercise, it is best to stay away from the breeds that are very active. On the other hand if you are the active kind that wants to go on long walks with your dog, you cannot get a tiny dog that will not be up to it. You also have to take into consideration whether the places you love to go will be suitable for a dog.

3. Your living quarters

The size of your living quarters is very important. You cannot keep a large dog in a tiny apartment. Even a small dog can only be kept in a small apartment if you can take him for exercise on a regular basis. The dog’s proneness to barking can also be a problem in a small space. This is a very important thing to keep in mind.

4. How often and how do you travel?

How often do you travel? Keep in mind that all breeds do not handle kenneling good. On the other hand, if your dog is welcome in the places you go to, it is much less of a problem. No dog handles being left alone often very good and it is almost certain that if you have to be away too often that your dog will develop behavior problems.

5. Your financial situation:

If money is tight, avoid high-maintenance dogs such as those with pushed-in noses or skin flaps as they are naturally prone to health problems.

6. Your lifestyle situation:

• Single people - you’ll need to take time to socialize your dog.
• Couples - Do you both work? Will someone always be able to be home in time to feed puppy?
• Families with children younger that five - Can you still handle a puppy?
• Families with children older than five - The kids can help, get a dog that loves lots of activity.
• Retired people - This is an ideal time for a puppy. Just keep in mind that a puppy can be as demanding as a baby. Also keep your retirement plans in mind when choosing a breed.
• Households with other pets - Another dog can help with the training, but if the dog you already have is a little nutty, you may want puppy to get a little training before bringing him home.

7. When to consider an older dog - If you decide on an older dog just make sure you get a dog that has matured a bit and does not act like an over sized puppy!

As you can see, choosing a dog needs a lot of thought and you cannot simply settle on the first cute puppy that steals your heart.

In a nutshell, this is what you need to think about:

1. Think of the breed’s personality and what will suit you best
2. Take an honest look at yourself and get a breed who can share in your interests
3. Choose a breed that can fit in with the space you have as well as your lifestyle
4. If you have children or other pets choose a happy-go-lucky breed to make things easier.

I have only touched on the most important things you need to keep in mind when choosing a dog. It is not nearly enough information to make the correct choice on. To prevent serious problems down the line, get yourself a good dog training e-book such as SitStayFetch and make sure you get the dog that is just right for you. All the help with dog training, that is available, will not be of any use if the dog breed you choose is just not right for your lifestyle and circumstances. Get help with dog training before it is too late. Get SitStayFetch.

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So what is the SitStayFetch Book?

That is a question you may well ask.
The SitStayFetch book is a detailed and thorough look at how you can prevent, as well as, deal with common behavior problems often exhibited by dogs. I am the owner of a moderately troublesome dog myself and I have spent a lot of time searching for reliable information on dog training. I have to say that I am very impressed with level and depth of the information contained in SitStayFetch.

I am also very impressed with the fact that the information is actually reliable. So of ten information you get from the internet are inaccurate or at least incomplete. The information contained in SitStayFetch is accurate and reliable. This e-book has been written by a knowledgeable dog trainer so you can relax and know that it is a good e-book. You can be assured that the knowledge and all the tips and advice included are tried and true, and come from Stevens’ real-life experiences as a professional dog trainer.

What Are All The Aspects Covered By this e-book?

• Obviously behavior problems are covered extensively.
• There is also advice on choosing a puppy.
• Some advice on dog breeds.
• The best place to get a puppy.
• Puppy and dog proofing your house.
• Your first visits to the vet.
• Housetraining
• Aggression
• Dominance
• Destructive chewing
• Digging
• Excessive barking
• Separation anxiety
• Intermediate level obedience commands
• Health related problems
• Advanced commands and tricks

Here Are Some Particularly Good Parts:
In addition to the contents listed above, there’s also a pretty impressive section on dog whispering, which – in case you haven’t heard of it already – is a method of dog training based on a philosophy of clear communication and mutual respect. It’s been popularized in recent years by Cesar Millan (“The Dog Whisperer”), and is becoming increasingly well-known as an alternative and humane method for disciplining and training your dog. SitStayFetch has dedicated an entire section to dog whispering. Daniel Stevens explains the background of the technique, how to utilize voice and body language to your best advantage, and how to use the technique to calmly, assertively, and effectively correct and train your dog. Step-by-set instructions are included for the common commands (sit, down, come, stay, quiet, etc).

There are also some freebies:
There’s just something about getting something for nothing. And, although my magpie-like acquisitiveness may have led me into less-than-productive purchases in the past, in this particular case I’m happy to report that SitStayFetch hasn’t let me down: the freebies included with this book are not only numerous, they’re actually useful(wow!)

The book itself costs $37. For this price, you get a complete and detailed manual on training your dog, preventing and handling behavioral problems, and a whole bunch of general-knowledge tips and advice.

You also get a handful of practical freebies: four bonus books, dealing respectively with advanced housetraining how-to’s and troubleshooting (including both the crate- and paper-training methods); a detailed study on resolving canine aggression; how to effectively groom your dog (including information on coat care for specific breeds, dental care, and nail-clipping how-to’s); and finally, how to begin training your dog for security work.

Another particularly useful freebie: a personalized consultation with a member of the Kingdom of Pets team. If you’ve got an issue with your dog that you’d like some individual attention on, you can flick them a quick email and receive a personalized, thorough reply packed with expert advice and practical tips.

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Altogether, I’m pretty impressed with this package. I’ve owned dogs on and off my whole life, starting from when I was ten – I would have thought that I was better-prepared than most to handle the quirks and caprices of my canine friends.

But since reading this book, I think my pre-SitStayFetch self was (embarrassingly) perhaps a trifle more complacent than knowledgeable - I’ve learned more since reading this manual than I’ve picked up in a near-lifetime’s worth of contact with dogs (do you know how to stop your dog from tugging on the leash, without using a check-chain? Well, I do – but until I got my hands on a copy of this book, I certainly didn’t!)

Several of the training techniques present a refreshingly common-sense, down-to-earth approach to dog training; others require a little more effort (take dog whispering as an example) but yield some pretty dramatic results. I liked the way that more than one training technique is detailed, to allow the reader to pick and choose the techniques that best suit themselves and their individual dogs.

I have no doubts in recommending the SitStayFetch book. Check it out; I’m convinced you’ll love it.

Enjoy your dog and look out for our article on your lifestyle and having a dog.

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