So you want to get a puppy? How exciting! Unfortunately puppies don't come with a user's guide and your puppy will definitely need some training. The most important thing you need to do is learn about potty training puppies. Most new owners dread this and think it will be a difficult, unpleasant project for all involved. Not so if you know what you're doing! Here are some suggestions to help.

DNA evidence has established that Shar Pei dogs are among the oldest dog breeds in the world. The breed has survived all manner of hardships. Originating in the Guangdong Province of China, Shar Pei dogs were originally bred for dog fighting, as their loose skin and small ears make it difficult for other dogs to bite them in fights.

Shar Pei problem behaviors are few, although many people mistakenly believe the dogs have a difficult personality, perhaps because of their dog-fighting origins and because of the myth that the Shar Pei descended from the Chow Chow, which can be a difficult and temperamental breed.

You want your dog to exercise, but also to be safe. You worry that maybe your dog isn't bright enough to be on a leash without strangling himself. Enter exercise pens. They give your dog place to play without the chance to do something stupid and dangerous.

Rottweilers have received a bad rap over the years, to the extent that some cities make it illegal to own this breed of dog. The truth is that Rottweilers are usually not the problem at all. Instead it is the owner who does not know how to exercise proper Rottweiler training and socialization.

Chihuahua potty training is something that every owner seems to fear if they have not gone through this process before. While it seems that there isn't a lot that a little Chihuahua can mess up with the little amount that they can hold, many people fear the fact that they cannot hold their bladders for very long because of their size and that Chihuahua training will be very difficult. But while some of that may be true, there is no reason why this training period has to be a stressful time.

If your dog is less than 16 weeks old and nips and bites non-stop, this is normal behavior - young dogs mouth a lot. Puppies mouth while playing and they mouth when communicating their wants. If your dog begins mouthing, he may be hungry or thirsty. Ask yourself: Does he need to remove waste? Is he tired? Does he want to play? Dogs nip when they feel a sense of neediness – like when a baby cries.