Leash pulling, potty training issues, pet anxiety — these are
just a few everyday challenges that trouble many pet owners. In
fact, behavioral problems are cited in the list of top reasons
dogs are put in shelters, according to the American Humane
Association. Dogs are always learning, whether you're
intentionally teaching them or not. Teaching rules and using
proper training techniques will prevent them from making up
their own house rules and creating frustrating situations for
you and your family. To help dogs learn appropriate behavior,
it's good to engage in some canine education. For example, if
you are housebreaking your puppy it's important to know that a
puppy's digestive tract works fast after being fed. In the early
days of housebreaking they have "to go" pretty quickly (five to
30 minutes after eating). Also, many experts recommend taking
puppies out to the same area each time to relieve themselves
because that area's scent effectively works as a trigger. Many
owners have found working with a prof