No two dogs are alike, not only in looks, but in personality. While my dog may be lazy and loving, your dog may be excitable and temperamental. Regardless, there are a few basic tenets of ownership you absolutely need to know. The following article provides a great deal of advice from dog owners who have experienced it all.

When you are training your dog, it is always best to incorporate the use of hand signals in addition to using verbal commands. Your dog may have a better time understanding you when you use manual signals. Try both ways and see which is best for your dog.