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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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Puppies