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Training In order to be a well-behaved canine citizen, your dog will need to attain a basic level of training and undergo a program of socialization so that he will be happy and confident in all situations. For some owners, interest in training stops there; others are eager to reach higher standards and get involved in one of the canine sports, such as Competitive Obedience or Agility. All dogs can be trained to an advanced level—but some are definitely easier to train than others! The breeds that have been developed to work closely with people, such as the Sporting and Working breeds, are generally more biddable; hounds and terriers have a tendency to follow their own agenda. If you have not owned a dog before and are new to training, do not be too ambitious. Some breeds such as German Shepherd Dogs, Rottweilers, and Dobermanns are wonderful dogs, but they do need an experienced handler.

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