Dogs are the most popular type of pet in the United States. They have so many characteristics in such a variety that just about anyone can find some type of dog to love. Whether it has cute, fluffy looks or a strong build; whether it is the best friend of the kids or a hard-working dog, there’s a breed for everyone. But, no matter what type of dog you choose, there is an important first step to make the dog a happy member of the family. That step is to properly train the dog. An untrained dog can be disruptive to the family and even destructive. On the East Coast, good choices are Dog Training Philadelphia style or Dog Training NYC style.

Once the dog is trained, it will be a loyal companion. When you take it for a walk in the park, it will be content to follow you on the leash. When visitors come to your house, you can teach the dog not to jump on them. The visitors will be able to meet the dog on their terms, which may range from a shy “Hi, dog” to slobbery hugs and kisses. You can even teach the dog not to jump on the furniture, which will reduce the never-endingcoating of fur on the sofa. As you know, dogs are pack animals, and you need the pack leader to be the human and not the dog.

Once your favorite dog has received his obedience training, the fun training can begin. Dogs like to please their people and they love little goodies. These traits mean that dogs usually have as much fun learning tricks as the masters have teaching them. With patience and rewards, you can teach your dog many tricks. The old standards are things like sit, lie down, shake, and play dead. Other fun tricks are catching a Frisbee, chasing a tennis ball, and grabbing a treat from the nose to the mouth.

There are two final reminders. The first thing is the overpopulation problem. Both are essential in today’s crowded world. Too many dogs are born, and too many must be euthanized. It is problem which has a very sad situation. A major part of the solution is to spay and neuter you pet dog. Another side of this problem is puppy mills. Puppies from puppy mills get a very unhappy start in life. The best way to do your part to solve these problems is to adopt a dog from a shelter. The final reminder is about what happens after the dog has dinner. Remember that, when you come down to it, the dog is a fur-covered colon. Every dog owner must be diligent in cleaning up the mess and disposing of it properly. You may think it is OK to take the dog to a wooded area and leave the mess behind. After all, that is how the bears do it. But keep in mind that when it rains the water washes the waste into the nearest creek. When you let your dog “go” in the woods, raw sewage is going in to the watershed. Not healthy.