Guide teaches owners to how to stop common dog behavior problems

Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/15/2014 -- Animal behaviorists, veterinarians and other canine professionals have long recognized that some breeds of dogs present a greater training challenge to their owners than others. Breeds with strong protective instincts, such as German Shepherds, or breeds with negative public perception, such as Pit Bulls, should receive careful and correct handling as puppies in order to become well-adjusted adults. A Dallas area professional dog training facility, Doggy Dog Town, is offering a free dog training report, How to Be the Alpha Dog to interested puppy owners. The report is available for download at www.doggydogtown.com. It includes information on how to train a Pitbull puppy as well as info specific to German Shepherd training.

Breed specific training is not a new idea. Professionals routinely approach the raising and training of some breeds differently from others. Methods that work with a dog bred for centuries to be a companion do not work with dogs whose breeding has programmed them to use their prey drive, such as dogs that originate from the herding, working and sporting groups. Doggy Dog Town owner John Hunter, a dog training professional since the age of 15, says consideration of the dog's natural proclivities is key. "We have to work with the genes," he said, when asked about various dog training approaches. "We look at a cute little German Shepherd pup and we know that if he isn't obedience trained from a young age that he'll have the potential to grow up into a dog that might hurt someone. The onus is on the owner. If the owner is not able to train his Shepherd or Pit Bull himself, or be willing to pay for someone else to do it, then he should get a different breed of dog." Leadership is also important. According to Hunter, "It's important to establish boundaries with a new puppy from the moment he comes into the home. Dogs are like young children - they thrive when they know what to expect. They should be given a schedule, be crate and leash trained, and should be taught house rules, which need to be enforced in a consistent manner. Things a dog should understand are off limit areas, such as furniture and counters, off limit things, such as shoes and chair legs, and where he is to eat and use the bathroom."

Breed selection and age appropriate training that begins in puppyhood will ensure that a puppy grows up to be a happy and well-adjusted family member. Every shelter dog was once a perfect puppy. By taking the time to carefully evaluate breed suitability prior to purchasing a puppy, and by teaching the pup the behaviors he should exhibit as an adult, owners can make certain that every young puppy grows up to be dog whose behavior is both acceptable and dependable.

About Doggy Dog Town
Doggy Dog Town is a full service dog training facility serving dogs and their owners in the greater Dallas, Texas area.

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Dog owners obtain the information needed to have a happy, healthy pet

Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/10/2014 -- Doggy Dog Town proudly announces the release of the free report entitled "How To Be An Alpha Dog", a report designed to allow any canine owner to take back control of his or her home. Dogs make wonderful companions, yet must be trained to reach their full potential. "This report strives to help every dog owner stop behavior problems seen with their animals. With the help of this report, dog owners learn to make the dog behave at all times, and one just needs to enter his or her e-mail to receive instant access to this amazing report," John Hunter of Doggy Dog Town (http://www.doggydogtown.com) states.

The key to successfully training a dog lies in beginning this training while he or she is a puppy. The sooner the dog learns obedience, or any type of training, ownership becomes much easier, and many wonder if certain breeds are easier to train than others. Most consider the Australian shepherd to be the easiest dog to train, and these dogs are great for those in need of a working animal or those looking to obtain a dog for protection. Other dogs considered easy to train include border collies, German shepherds, rat terriers, and golden or Labrador retrievers.

"Owners need to remember that dogs, just like humans, have their own personality, and individual differences seen in these dogs may affect training. Furthermore, the owner and his or her ability to reinforce the training and remain consistent plays a role in successful training. Any dog receiving inconsistent messages is likely to become confused and not know how to behave. Those dogs lacking stimulation, interaction, and exercise may also act up. Spending time with the dog is a great way to ensure he or she behaves and remains happy and healthy," Hunter explains.

Often, individuals looking to obtain a dog for protection turn to German Shepherds. Frequently used for police work, German Shepherd Training typically takes little time as these dogs are intelligent and respond well to commands once trained. "A German shepherd is a good example of a dog that must be trained as one needs to channel the animal's energy and find ways to cope with the protective and cautious instincts of the dog. Successful training, with German shepherds or any breed, relies on the owner finding the right balance between kindness and firmness, and Doggy Dog Town strives to show owners how to do exactly this for great results," Hunter states.

About Doggy Dog Town
Doggy Dog Town understands every pet owner wants their furry friend to live a full, happy life. To achieve this goal, Doggy Dog Town offers the information owners want and need when it comes to dog training. Whether one needs general dog training or training materials specific to certain breeds, this site remains the place to head.

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