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Unless you have a favorite dog, it isn’t easy deciding which breed to buy. What you need to do first is think about the size of the dog is most suitable to your needs and environment. Is your house big enough for a large dog? Or is your house small? Small dogs can be a great source of company. And there is a lot of variety in the temperament and look of a small dog. You probably know about toy dogs, however there are others that are similar to their larger canine siblings.

I’ll run through 3 breeds in this article – brussels griffons, whippets, and welsh terriers.

Brussels Griffon Information

The soulful eyes of the brussels griffon are thought to have been part of what led George Lucas, of Star Wars fame, to create the Ewoks. And looking at pictures of them, you can see the kinship.

Brussels griffons are particularly sensitive and devoted dogs who will bond with one person in particular. They need to be socialized when they are very young. Their sensitivity and one-person nature mean they aren’t suited for families.

Brussels griffon get along well with other animals, particularly cats. You may need to keep an eye out on how they interact with bigger dogs, however. They can challenge for dominance, not really aware of their small size.

Welsh Terrier Information

Welsh terriers are relatively calm – that is, they are calm when compared to other terriers, but perhaps not so compared to other dogs! They have a sturdy look, and lots of personality, especially the males. Welsh terriers are affectionate, joyous, without fear, extroverted, and inquisitive.

Used to keep the rat and vermin population down, and as a result welsh terriers love to chase things – including cats. Consequently, if you have cats, this probably isn’t the best pet for your family.

Excellent with children,  welsh terriers really need a ‘dog proof’ yard as they do love to dig, and could thus escape. When walking a welsh terrier, make sure he stays on the leash, as his road sense when distracted by fun is not good at all.

Welsh terriers require quite a commitment from their owners. They have to have grooming regularly, and get bored when home alone for too long. They probably suit someone with a part time job rather than a full time job. When they’re bored, they can be destructive around the house.  

The Whippet Dog Breed

Whippets belong to the family of dogs known as sighthounds, which are known as that because they hunt using sight and speed instead of smell. These elegant looking dogs are small, ranging in height from 18.5 to 20 inches for male whippets, or 17.5 to 18.5 inches for female whippets. And the whippet dog breed look just like miniature greyhounds!

Whippets have been described as being like toy dogs in temperament, liking nothing better than curling up on your lap. These are very loyal dogs, bonding with their owner strongly, though still good natured around strangers and children. The whippet dog breed are very gentle, and as such they have been used in aged care homes.

These dogs need to be kept indoors. With such thin coats, they will be too cold outside, and they don’t like to be away from their owners for such a long period of time. They make great apartment dogs if you are willing to exercise them regularly.

Dog training can without a doubt be something that can test a person’s patience. The key though is to remember that the hard part will only last for a little while. Once you have trained your dog to obey your commands you will be less likely to have to worry about him taking off on you and meeting with an accident. After getting past the initial hurdle of dog obedience training, you will be able to relax and really enjoy the time you have with your dog. But getting through the initial dog training can be somewhat stressful. This is the main reason that it is critical to ensure that you have all of the necessary assistance.

Even though it may be frustrating and seem like a never ending process, housebreaking a dog and training it in commands is just one of those things you have to do. The results of failing to train a house-pet are well known: property damage, biting and generally aggressive behavior, and of course the unwelcome “gifts” that are the result of failed house-breaking.

To avoid these and other consequences, and to make sure you are giving your dog the best ability to have a happy, well-behaved life then it is important to maintain a strict parental relationship with your pet. Dog training is the process of teaching a dog right from wrong. Sadly there are people who assume that dogs automatically know the difference between right and wrong but this is simply not true. This reasoning is flawed, because dogs only know instinct without the proper dog training. The human rules and the dogs insticts are not the same concerning being the furniture.

We, as the owners and the teachers of the pets, have to slowly and patiently walk our pets through dog training in order to teach them the way we live. Your dog is eager to please, but won’t know what to do until you teach it. Dog training will condition your dog to do what you want it to do and teach him not to do what you do not want. It will also show the dog how to receive your affection and little extra treats every once in a while.

Some sources for dog and puppy training advice include classes, DVDs, magazines, and books. Although there are many great dog training classes available that teach about dog biting and housebreaking, it is crucial to realize that these classes are for information. These classes will not transform your puppy’s behavior overnight. The real work will take place once you are at home with your dog. Anything you learn at the dog training sessions must be repeated at home to be effective.

You can always look into books, magazines, DVDs or videos to help you with your dog training plan. Ensure that you pay attention to all the advice you receive and apply it wisely. Some breeds of dogs are easier to train than others so it is difficult to put a universal time frame for successful completion of dog training. Stick with it and never slack off and the dog training will pay off in no time at all.

You should waste no time starting the process of housebreaking your new dog — once you have him home, you are ready to begin. You need to be consistent with dog training a new puppy because if you cut him too much slack in the beginning it may lead to problems down the road. And in all honesty it is unfair to allow the dog to run around without a care and then suddenly set up rules and begin housebreaking.

It Is Never Too Late

You are still able to fix the situation even if you have let your dog run free with no rules. Contrary to popular belief, it is never too late to start dog training. Whether your pet is a young pup or several years old, you can still incorporate housebreaking into their daily routine. Whether it is dog chewing, dog biting, or dog growling that you are dealing with, it is important to pick out the behavior that concerns you the most. Start housebreaking on those behaviors and once you have accomplished those then you can move on to something else.

In order to make sure that your pet never becomes one of those aggressive dogs you always hear about on the news, you have to start housebreaking as soon as possible. If your biggest worry at the moment is that your dog does not know where they are or are not allowed to go to toilet, you will need to address this first.

Tips for Housebreaking Your Dog

* Only give food and water at meal times
* Keep peed pads in one area
* You should praise your pet when it displays good behavior
* Never strike or slap the dog if it misses the pee pad
* After fifteen or twenty minutes of giving the puppy something to eat or drink, it needs to be taken to the pee pad

A lot of people leave water and food out for their dog all day long. Although this is an acceptable routine for older dogs who are more accustomed to holding their bladder, it is not advisable for puppies who do not yet know how to. Even if they really wanted to, younger puppies just are not able to hold their bladder until they become a bit older. This will cause more accidents in the house that are not the fault of the puppy. Making food and water constantly available can be counter-productive to your housebreaking goal.

If your puppy always misses the pee pad and continues to go to the bathroom in another part of the house, simply place the pee pad in that spot. At this point in housebreaking, you should really just be getting the puppy used to going to the bathroom on its puppy pad. Once they are used to it, you can continue with housebreaking by slowing moving the pee pad every few days towards the spot you eventually want the pads to reside at.

Even though housebreaking can take a long time, it is very important. You certainly do not want your puppy or dog going to the bathroom everywhere. You also want to make the housebreaking process as easy as possible for your dog so it does not become discouraged. House puppy training is very important.  If you need help doing this, you should seek it. No matter who is in charge of doing it, just know that housebreaking takes time.

 

So, there you are, under your shady tree in the middle of a Saturday afternoon and you’re thinking about getting a dog but what? For some people, choosing breed of dogs is really that easy. You just follow what goes inside your head then off you go to the nearest pet store and buy yourself a beagle only to find out it's not the right one. You might have chosen a breed that is too big for you and its meals are way too high for your budget. You might have bought a small mouse of a dog but you found out you need something to guard you 24/7.

With this in mind, choosing dog breeds are not that easy. You have to consider so many things. Budget is on the top of the list. Do you have a budget for buying an expensive dog? Does your budget fit in with the expenses in making or buying a dog house, the food that it requires and do you have the budget for training it and make it the most obedient dog in the world? There are some of the things you have to consider and if you’re really serious and would want to instantly decide to buy one, here is one tip you might want to consider: go through the Internet.

Online, there are hundreds of guides in choosing a dog breed and they come in different sizes and forms, just like dogs: from CDs, to DVDs, to e-books to online tutorials and such. What you just need is to view them out, maybe get some reviews about all products pertaining to how to look and decide for the dog breed that is right for you and from there, determine what you want. And furthermore, with a guide, you might even realize that you don’t want a dog but a monster. You might even decide to go for the smallest or the funniest. Whatever you want to choose from different varieties of dogs, be sure you have the right guide with you.