The first step to choosing a dog breed is analyzing your lifestyle. As with anything certain dogs will suit particular lifestyles better than others so you need to choose accordingly. Getting a dog is a big task and will require a lot of time, training, socializing and exercising your dog. Puppies take up a lot of time and require a lot of attention.

Congratulations on deciding to get a dog. So, what breed are you looking into? We understand that choosing one dog out of all the dog breeds can be a bit complicated. Would you believe it if we told you that there are two hundred breed of dogs in this world? This thought can be very overwhelming.

We do not know what type of dog you enjoy, but we personally find our best friend sitting in the large dog breeds. We find that the larger breeds are easier to play with and overall, they give us a feeling of protection. However, there are a number of different things you should consider before you get a dog.

Before bringing home your newly adopted Toy Poodle, do what every new owner should and educate yourself about Toy Poodle nutrition. Toy Poodles, like all dogs, need the right nutritional balance to thrive. So, if you want your dog to have a healthy, beautiful coat, bright, shiny eyes, and a fun and enthusiastic personality along with a strong immune system, learn what to feed him to keep him as healthy and lively as he can be.

One of the most effective dog training techniques for smaller dogs is reward training. Because choke collars and other aggressive forms of training are ineffective with small breeds like Poodles, Pugs and the Pomeranian due to their small physical stature, reward training has been commonly used as an alternative.

With pet ownership comes responsibility. Unfortunately, many dog owners are still irresponsible with training their pets properly. In fact, an annual barrage of law suits, medical bills, and instances of dog euthanasia result from dog bites each year -- almost 5 million according to the Center for Disease Control. This often avoidable behavior can be taught to dogs from a young age, which is a good thing for both dogs and their owners.