Owning and training your dog

Lessons

1. Introduction

   Easy

   25 mins

   Ah, the humble dog. Furry bearer of unconditional love, affection, companionship - and a rocket-powered babe magnet to boot.

2. Lesson 1: Decide what breed is best for your living environment

   25 mins

   Now that you've got yourself figured out, it's time to figure out what kind of life you lead.
3. Lesson 2: Make sure you can afford it!

   Standard

   25 mins

   Whoever said that two can live as cheaply as one never had a dog? A dog isn't going to break you financially, but it is an investment.
4. Lesson 3: Pick a place to pick a pup

   Standard

   25 mins

   Once you've determined the right breed for your lifestyle, one possibility is to go through a breeder.
5. Lesson 4: Prepare yourself for training your dog

   Standard

   25 mins

   Yes, this article is about how to pick the perfect pet dog, but you should also know what you're in for once you get it. If you don’t want to get a living hell it is important to train and "fix" your pup, and it's better to get this information sooner than later.
6. Lesson 5: Housebreak your dog

   Standard

   26 mins

   The absolute first thing your puppy must learn is housebreaking: No, no, you don’t teach your dog how to break into your house when you forget your keys.
7. Lesson 6: Teach your dog some basic commands

   Standard

   25 mins

   Around 12 weeks of age, your dog is ready for some command training.
8. Lesson 7: Teach your dog some fancy tricks

   Standard

   25 mins

   Let's face it: with commands like "sit" and "come" under your dog's belt, you can take him out in public, but dog food commercial directors aren't pounding down your door.
9. Lesson 8: Other tips

   Standard

   22 mins

   Here're some other tips on caring and training your dog.