It is important to start the training when the dogs are young, in the puppy stage. It’s known that puppies have a tendency to better respond to the training after 9 weeks of life. They will be taught easy exercises during this period and the leash isn’t recommended now.

Exercises and commands will have a multiple steps duration and multiple simultaneous commands are best. They should fall into a precise and delimited training schedule, broken into 3-4 week periods, followed by progress evaluation tests. These tests are ment to sum up the practiced techniques, not the precision or detail. In this way, any flaws or mistakes will be aknowledged and corrected.

During a week’s period, all training exercises could be done before feeding your dog, about 10 minutes long. It all depends on the dog’s age. Puppies can’t last too long, so a 15min period isn’t recommended for them. Older dogs, active and playful in nature, tend to calm down and start concentrating after 15 minutes.

The best way to efficiently traing a puppy or a dog is to include these commands and training actions during your daily life. Watching TV or talking walks are great opportunities to exercise the training, or make the dog focus on you.

Having guests come over is another great opportunity. Using the leash and the “sit-stay” command when the visitors enter inside the house is the perfect example. The puppy will accompany you around on a leash and it will accomodate to the new environments and humans it comes in contact with. If it tends to bite or bark people or even its own leash, it’s best to strongly negate his action with a command and remove the leash from its mouth.

Another important aspect for the basic training is the use of treats. Small in size, they depend on the dog or the given situation. An attractive treat has a powerful motivational effect.

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Like every other collie ever born, however, Lassie was born into this world without any skills at all. She wasn’t housebroken, and she had no idea what obedience was. She certainly didn’t know any tricks, who Tommy was, or how to save him on camera. She was trained! Everything that you see Lassie do on the screen, she is doing because she is being TOLD what to do. She does it because she has been trained.

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Collies really are a smart breed of dogs. Because they are so smart, collies are easily trained. The training that you choose to give your collie puppy will be the determining factor of just how well behaved and how many commands that your collie understands. You can have a wonderful and loving pet that is well trained without spending 24 hours a day for two years on training. You can even have a dog like Lassie — IF you have the time, patience, and techniques to train your collie.

Most collie owners are perfectly happy to have a dog that just knows basic obedience, but other collie owners are drawn to the show ring, agility, rally, obedience, therapy work in hospitals, and more! What your collie can do is limited only by the time, patience, and training that you provide!

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The AKC version of a collie is not the same as the collie that you know as Lassie. The dogs that play Lassie are bred to be bigger than the AKC standard. The AKC Collie breed is smaller and lighter by 10 to 15 pounds, and the standard for markings is different as well.

Puppies need to go to school just like children. Good quality training is important if you want your puppy to grow up to be an obedient mature dog. Puppies have relatively short concentration span, so keep formal training sessions to about 10 minutes. Choose a spot where there will be no distractions.

Puppies can also be sent to a puppy kindergarten or socialization classes, where they learn good manners, or how they should not be too excited or distracted when there are other dogs and people. If the dog is older, a fun training class could also help to keep him mentally stimulated. Puppies have limitations and you need to be aware of them. He can’t wait for long periods of time to relieve himself since his bladder is so small. Puppies need to bond to you in their environment. When a new puppy is brought into your home he/she is most likely scared, nervous and afraid.

Puppy training is not a breeze, however, and can be harder than you might expect. Many people think that dog training is nothing more than shouting commands, which the dog will instantly understand and obey. Dog Training Video – Social contact is important in establishing yourself as the “alpha” in your dog’s eyes. Learn this important dog training step.

Puppies, just like children, are not toys. Indeed, they are living breathing beings with many demands. Puppies and dogs are great pets. They are good companions for human beings too. Puppy Training in this way will benefit you – and him. Each one smells a little different, and this gives him a variety of things to chew on without endangering your furniture or shoes!

Training can be accomplished at home, in an obedience class, or with a private trainer. It requires patience, a collar, a leash, a sense of humor, patience, and an understanding of dog behavior. Training is not about dominance. It’s not about abuse or cruelty. Training a dog can be a serious matter. Some dog owners give up early on in the process of training their dogs because they find it difficult to find the time and the commitment to accomplish the dog training.

Dog training prevents many common “dog problems” from ever arising. Just think of the excessive dog barking you encounter at the beginning of the trainining process. A whole range of common dog behavior problems can be prevented through some dog obedience training. Typically, a five-session dog training class will make instant changes in your dog’s behavior.

A black Pug

Origins
The Pug breed originates in East China, during the 1600-1046 BC period. This breed got popular in the Tibetan temples and was later on brought to Japan.

During the 17th century, in Europe, the Pugs got imported by merchants, in Netherlands. The merchants also spred the breed all across Europe, from England (1688) to Spain, France, Germany. It was one of the favorite royalty pet, portrayed by many painters and artists.

The pugs arrived in United States during the 19th century and was present in many dog shows. Nowadays, the Pugs are seen in many dog shows, and used for tracking people and animals.

The Pug has various names: Carlin, Dutch Bulldog, Mini Mastiff, Mops, Puggu, Chinese Pug, and Puglets for puppies.

Appearance
The Pug belongs to the small dog breeds category, with a height of 25-27 cm and a weight of 6-9 kg, with small differences for females. It is also preffered as a toy dog.

The Pug has a small body, but the musculature is strong and sturdy. The body form is compact and square. The legs are straight and small, moderate in length, ending in pads, with black nails and split toes.

The face is kind of funny and interesting to observe. The Pugs lack a long muzzle (the face is flat, blunt), so the respiratory system is also compact. Most Pug dogs have a type of fur wrinkles all over the face, around the eyes and under the muzzle and mouth. The ears are folded on the sides. The eyes are large and protruding, colored in black.

The coat is sleek and short, glossy and fine and the color varies from black, silver, fawn and apricot, with several markings on the ears and face.

Grooming
This is a major concern, especially for fawn Pugs (who have both overcoat and undercoat). There is a variation when speaking of the shedding seasonality. Most Pugs shed all year round, but this can be lowered using a proper diet, coat trimming, special shampoo for the fur and brushing the dead hair on a daily basis.

Also, Pugs need a special care attention to the face area: cleaning the eyes and face wrinkles is a way to avoid any eye infections and skin problems that could appear.

Health Facts
The Pugs have a lifespan of 11-13 years. These dogs can be prone to several health problems, ranging from eye infections and lesions (entropion, cataracts, scratched cornea), respiratory issues (reverse sneezing – not harmful; lack of air), brain lesions (brain inflammations – PDE – pug dog encephalitis), spine malformations (hemivertebrae – a congenital vertebral anomaly with serious neurologic effects), skin problems (demodex mange).

The Pugs can also develop an intolerance to several medical drugs and vaccines; also, the hot weather can cause heatstrikes, rashes and skin burns.

Temperament and Lifestyle
The Pug looks funny and acts playful. It adapts to any living environment, being sociable and really suitable for small children. A Pug isn’t fit to be a guard dog, due to the size and lack of aggressivity and the interest for all things that surround him.

The Pugs respond well for any dog obedience training efforts. They respond to a low voice tonality.

The Chow Chow

Origins
The Chow Chow breed has its origins in Mongolia, around 4,000 years ago. This breed was introduced in China, being used as a temple guard dog and hunter, herder. The massive body stature gave their name of Chinese guardian lion. The Chow got popular in America after 1920, being owned by many rich people of that time.

Appearance
The Chow Chow belongs to the medium dog breeds category, displaying a height of 47-56 cm and a weight of 24-32 kg, with smaller measures for females.

The body is compact and sturdy, well built, with a strong neck and powerful legs (the hind legs appear very straight). The coat that covers the body is dense, coarse and thick, giving the Chow a lion appearance (especially the mane look in the neck area).

The coat can have a cream, blue, black, red or fawn color. The body ends in a upwards curled tail.

The head is broad, presenting almond shaped eyes, round tipped erected ears, a chubby face expression, a blunt muzzle with a black nose, and an unique purple/blue-black tongue; the bluish coloration also extends to the lips and oral cavity.

Grooming
Nowadays, most Chow Chow are kept as pets, and some might even compete in dog competitions. Brushing the coat should be done twice a week or more, depending on the type of coat. Chow Chow dogs are medium shedders, so additional grooming care is required during these shedding periods.

Health Facts
Chow dogs have a lifespan of aound 10-14 years and more. The main health problems can affect the bone system: hip dysplasia, luxating patella, elbow dysplasia. Also, the eyes can be affected by various infections, causing ectropion or entropion.

Temperament and Lifestyle
The Chow Chow is an intelligent and extremely loyal dog, affectionate with all known family members. This dog is adaptable to any living environment, but isn’t actually an active breed. Nonetheless, most dog owners should create a dog exercise routine: daily walks and a level of physical stimulation.

The Labrador Retriever

Origins
The Labrador Retriever (also called Labrador, Labby, Lab) originates in the Canadian Newfoundland region, in the 16th century. This breed was used by fishermen to pull the nets to shore, and later by hunters to retrieve the game back to them. In the 19th century, the breed was acknowledged in England. The Labradors are known nowadays as excellent assistance dogs for blind people, and are used for drug and explosive detection and tracking, hunting. They enjoy the human affection and respond accordingly, with gentle spirit and interactivity.

Appearance
The Labrador belongs to the big dog breeds category, displaying a height of 55-63 cm and a weight of 26-36 kg. These measures will differ from male to female dogs, and more if you consider the differences between the American breed line and the English line, where Labradors are breed as medium size dogs.

The Labs have a broad skull. The head presents a slightly pronounced brow, long ears (hanging to the sides). The eyes are colored in brown or hazel. The muzzle is semi-sharp, with triangle shaped mouth, powerful jaws.

The body structure is strong and proportionate, with powerful long legs and webbed toes. The body ends in a otter tail, slightly curved upwards.

The body is covered in a dense, oily, dry and short coat, that protects the Lab from cold weather and water. The coat color ranges from yellow, black, chocolate. These colors can be modified by the various pigmentation recessive genes, and generally appear to yellow and chocolate Labradors. These pigmentation modifications appear at the eye rims, tail, nose, gums, lips. The nose that was actually black will turn pink when the Labrador ages.

Grooming
The Lab is a medium to low shedder. This breed sheds twice a wear, and more, especially if the Labrador lives in a temperate climate zone. Grooming should be done once a week, accompanied by a random brushing and coat clipping.

Health Facts
The Labrador dogs have a lifespan of 11-13 years. This breed are prone to various health problems, either encountered or hereditary.

The musculoskeletal system can be affected by elbow and hip dysplasia, knee problems; these can become more frequent if the Labrador suffers from obesity. The lack of exercising and overweight can also lead to osteoarthritis and heart problems.

The eyes can be affected by problems, especially for working Labrador dogs: cataracts, retinal dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy.

The ear area is another possible infection target. The symptoms that show that the ears are infected are: brownish deposits, darker pink colored ears. A constant grooming care (even trimming the hair around the ears and ear flaps) should be able to counterattack any disease that can appear in the ear cavity.

Last but not least, many Labradors can develop an allergy to various medical drugs or foods, diverse environment life conditions. If these happen, the best thing to do is seek expertise advice on the matter, and a proper treatment.

Temperament and Lifestyle
The Labrador is known as one of the most adaptable and friendly dog breed, suitable for all ages. The Lab is a really intelligent and gentle dog, calm and responsive, loving and interactive, especially with children and other pets.

The Labrador is intelligent and amazing when it comes to retrieving things, holding and carrying stuff around. These dogs enjoy playing with water, swimming like real water athletes.

The Labradors are enthusiastic and playful, very trainable, doing really well in conformation shows, in dog agility contests; they respond very well to dog obedience training exercises. They are not suited as guard dogs.

They enjoy eating, but a strict alimentation schedule and plenty of exercise should keep these dogs fit and energetic.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Origins
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (also named Cavalier, Cav, Cavie) has its origins in England, in the 16th-17th century period, taking the name from king Charles I. This breed was depicted in many artworks and was a favorite pet for noblemen and royalty. The breed was eventually introduced in other parts of the Europe and in United States at the beginning of the 20th century.

Appearance
The Cavalier belongs to the medium dog breeds category, having a height of 36-42 cm at the withers and a weight of 5-8 kg, but these measures differ from males to females. The Cavalier is considered to be the largest toy breed, a toy dog Spaniel.

The body, legs and head are covered with a naturally and moderate length silky coat, many times curled and wavy. The coat also covers the legs, chest, ears, tail and feet. The coat varies in color, from rich white, tricolor nuances (white and black with tan markings on the legs, tail, cheeks, eyebrows), tan and black, or red-brown all over the body.

The neck that supports the head is abit arched, strong. The head is almost flat, with a semi-sharp muzzle, lively large eyes, a defined nose. The feathered ears are dropped along the sides. The tail is long and well-feathered, not docked, carried downward the legs or aloft.

Grooming
Due to the length of the coat, the Cavalier needs a constant grooming attention. Brushing and combing the coat should be done once a week or more, if your Cavie is a showdog. Also, take care of the coat excess in the pads and tail areas, clipping the coat twice a month.

Health Facts
This breed is prone to several genetic health defects. One of them is the mitral valve disease, a disease in which the heart murmurs (the heart muscle contractions are irregular) and eventually the heart fails to beat properly, causing heart failure and death.

The second genetic defect is the syringomyelia (SM). This disease is actually a malformation of the lowerback of the skull (reducing the space available to the brain), and it affects the spine and brain areas, leading to paralysis and severe pain. The fluid pockets (syrinxes) formed by this space compression create a sensitivity in the neck, head, shoulder areas: these are important symptoms to discover the disease.

Other health issues are:
- paroxysmal hypertonicity disorder (also called episodic falling): a type of epilepsy in which the muscles are unable to relax;
- hip dysplasia and luxating patellas: genetic diseases of the bone system;
- eye problems: keratoconjuctivitis sicca – the tear glands reduce the production of tears; corneal dystrophy, entropion, distichiasis, retinal dysplasia;

Temperament and Lifestyle
The Cavalier KC Spaniel is one the best companion toy dog to choose for your family. These dogs require constant love and affection, because they can not spend a long time all alone.

They behave really well with children and humans, being able to adapt to any living conditions. They can chase other animals and birds, but this behavior is mostly seen in Cavalier dogs who are bred for hunting purposes.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a very friendly figure and attitude, being intelligent and jovial, playful and energetic, a true toy dog for you and your family.

The Maltese

Origins
The Maltese dog has uncertain origins of existence. One of the oldest breed testimonials comes from around 500BC, being a pottery Greek element. The latter Greek writers describe this breed as being small, with origins in a Greek island named Melitaeus, near the Adriatic coast. Later on, the Maltese was brought to Europe during the migration periods and expanded in importance and fame.

Appearance
The Maltese belongs to the small dog breed category, displaying a height of 20-22 cm at the withers, and a weight of 2-3 kg. These measures can differ between the American and European standards.

The Maltese’s body is compact, equally proportionate, being covered by a silky and long coat, colored in  white. These dogs don’t have an undercoat. Depending on the grooming, the coat can be either wavy or curly.

The ears are dropped along the head sides, the small but joyful eyes and the nose strike out as black dots on a white coat. The feet are also covered by fur. The body ends in a fluffy tail, many times as long as the leg’s length.

Grooming
This is one of the most important factor, if you wish to maintain the greatest aspect for your Maltese. You should impose a daily and weekly grooming routine and you should take into account the dog’s living environment and ways to keep it clean. The Maltese is a low shedder.

Brushing and combing the coat should be done twice a week (and much more if your Maltese is a showdog). Also, you can clip some loose coat to maintain it at a certain length and proportion. You can also clean the pads and the coat that comes in contact with the earth and debree, during the walks and exercising.

Health Facts
One of the major health concern is about the warm and hot weather. Since Maltese dogs don’t have an undercoat, a sudden sunstroke or heat wave can cause problems.

These dogs can also suffer from tear staining around the eyes. This should be resolved during the daily grooming routine, using warm water while combing the hair below the eyes with a fine metal comb. This eye problem can be avoided if the Maltese eats proper food (free of any colorants), and drinks distilled or bottled water.

Temperament and Lifestyle
The Maltese dogs are small but intelligent and playful. They display courage and some degree of aggressivity (if they are not properly socialized). They have a lively spirit, a great deal of energy and interaction.

The Maltese behave very well with small children and other pets, although the small size can cause accidents to them. These dogs don’t require alot of exercising, but they enjoy running around and chasing. They prefer small spaces and adapt even in urban flats and homes.

The Maltese is known to have aggressivity issues, including biting, attacking. These facts can be caused by an insufficient dog socialization in the puppy period or rough handling from dog owners or the children.

The Yorkshire Terrier

Origins
The Yorkshire Terrier (also named Yorkie) has its origins in England, in the region of Yorkshire. In the late 1800s, some Scottish people arrived in Yorkshire, looking for work; they brought with them various small terrier specimens. Later on, the breed was displayed at different dog shows.

The Yorkie was introduced in America in 1872 as a showdog and popular pet for the Victorian Americans. After World War II, the fame and interest about the Yorkshire terrier expanded urther.

Appearance
The Yorkie belongs to the small dog breeds category, also a famous showdog. These dogs have a height of 18-20 cm at the withers and a weight of 2.8 – 3.2 kg.

The body is covered with a silky and glossy coat, which varies in color, from black to dark blue, many times displaying a “saddle” area of coat, colored in tan and blue. The face fur is either long and waving down the muzzle towards the neck, or short and barb-wired, especially seen in the puppy stages. Showdogs often have a long coat that hangs all the way to the feet area.

The ears are covered with short fur, staying always erected. The fur markings that appear on the face should have a tan color.
The body is compact and small but proportionate, ending in a long tail. The feet are small and covered by fur. The coat is silky, straight, fine.

Grooming
This is an extremely important job to achieve if the Yorkie takes part in any dog shows. But for the ordinary Yorkie, a monthly bath and daily brushing is a must. You can also trim the fur shorter on the legs and ears, just to be sure that the dog movement isn’t obfuscated.

If your dog has a longer coat and is a showdog, the bathing process should be done weekly, and you should wash the long fur with special oils, and protect your dog’s feet with stockings.

Health Facts
The Yorkshire Terrier has a lifespan of 12-15 years. This breed is prone to various health problems. Among these, there are some genetic disorders that can appear: luxating patella, retinal dysplasia, bladder stones, tracheal collapse.

Also, your dog can suffer from hypoglycemia, especially because you dog doesn’t eat frequently and loses the small amount of muscle mass left (less food, less glucose storing, so irregular blood sugar degree). The modifications in the feeding schedule and a poor nutrition can lead to parasites, bacterial infections, liver shunts.

The environment changes could also affect the Yorkie. In the hot weather, the dog can suffer sunstrokes and burns.

Temperament and Lifestyle
The Yorkie is the second most popular dog in the American Kennel Club breed popularity list. They Yorkshire Terrier is small, sociable, cheerful, really adaptable to any living conditions. The confidence it displays is surpassed by loyality and affection towards its owner, either experienced or inexperienced.

The Yorkie becomes confident and shows stability if it is properly socialized, behaving very well with children and other humans, although the small size can be a cause of injury among children.

These dogs love to exercise (not intensively), having a great deal or energy and playful attitude, being avid chasers. But during walks you should keep your Yorkie tied to a leash at all times, so he doesn’t get injured in any way.

When it comes to the dog’s health, all future dog owners should know about it. Not simply in an informative way, but a step towards becoming a loving dog owners.

The general lifespan of a Rottweiler is around 10-13 years.

The Rottweiler can be affected by several musculoskeletal problems. The orthopedic problems include elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, cruciate rupture, spondylosis, arthritis being the most frequent problem.

Concerning the eyes, the Rottweilers can be affected by retinal dysplasia, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy. These ophthalmologic problems appear especially for dogs who work.

The skin is subject to various problems. The most frequent issue is flea allergy. Also, the skin can be affected by cysts, dog mange (demodex), rashes (caused sometimes by intolerance or allergy to certain food producs), leading to skin cancer.

An improper alimentation or an imbalanced dieting can affect the intestinal system and the stomach, causing bloat, stomach torsion, colitis, bladder and kidney diseases, leading to long-term diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, and affecting the liver.

One of the most important health issue that needs to be checked out is the negative reaction to vaccines or any other medical drug. This can be crucial for treating the various infections and diseases.

In conclusion, these health problems can be avoided if the dog owner maintains a stable and clean environment, a proper alimentation and correct working standards for the Rottweiler. The good health status influences the result of any dog training effort or socialization.