Dogs are the most popular companion animals as more than 37% of households have a dog for a pet. Dogs are noted to have an affectionate and loyal nature thus it would not be surprising if people choose dogs to be their pets. However, dog ownership brings not only joyous moments with the pet but frustrations as well.

Dogs are wonderful pets to have around but an allergic reaction to dog dander will prevent people from enjoying the affectionate and loyal companionship of a dog. The sneezing, the debilitating fatigue, the watery eyes and the runny nose are often attributed to the presence of a dog. An allergic reaction believed to be caused by dog hair would prevent a dog lover from taking a dog for a pet. Some breeds are hyped to be hypoallergenic but a person that was weakened by allergies would think twice to get a dog.

Most households have dogs because these animals make great companions. Some people though would think twice about taking one for a pet. A pet after all would be a big responsibility. Similar to a baby, a dog has to be supervised to be kept out of trouble.

One of the concerns of pet parents is potty training. Training the dog to go potty in the right place is not the responsibility of a breeder. Training the dog to go potty in the designated area should not be a problem as an owner can choose from several training techniques. One of these methods is paper training.

For thousands of years dogs have been the most valued loving and entertaining companions of man. Being considered as one of the most loved pets, a dog's exploits will be lovingly enjoyed by the whole family. Although pet owners would always want to have the pet with them because of their affectionate nature, some owners have another purpose for taking the dog - to make other people green with envy with the pet's ability to perform tricks. The dog's ability to roll over, to pay dead, shake hands, to beg will certainly make a positive impression on people. Other dog owners would be impressed with an owner that has successfully trained the pet to do awesome tricks.

One of the ways by which a dog owner can establish his being the alpha male is to let the dog undergo obedience training. To be good canine citizens, dogs have to have a leader. Dogs that do not have a clear view of their rank in the pack have the tendency to develop unwanted behaviors. One of the reasons why dogs are either abandoned or left in animal shelters is because owners have not taken the trouble to obedience train the dog.

Aggression is a part of a dog's nature. Being pack animals, dogs have to be aggressive to be able to defend themselves against predators and to be able to hunt their prey. Aggression is vital to the dogs' survival in the wild. An aggressive behavior may have been beneficial when dogs are still living in the wild but today's society frown at this unwanted behavior because of its potential dangerous consequences. Controlling a dog's aggressive behavior is therefore very necessary.