Dogs bite more than 4.7 million people per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), . Lawsuits, medical bills and sometimes dog euthanasia are common results from this unwanted – and often avoidable – behavior.

As with any dog training issue, how easy or difficult it is to train a dog not to bite will vary with the breed, age and individual temperament of the dog. But there are some common techniques that will usually help suppress biting behavior.
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The Debate about whether or not crate training dogs is healthy or harmful is still alive and kicking. Undoubtedly you have met the dog owner that swears by crate training and also the owner that despises crate training.

‘Crating’ involves placing a pet in a cage, usually plastic or metal of roughly the size of the dog, for a period of time during the day or night.
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Dogs aren’t really stubborn but sometimes they are easily confused and don’t know what is wanted by their owner. It is important to make it clear by quickly establishing alpha (dominant leader) status. Effective training means you must be willing to exercise patience and modest, firm force to get the desired behavior. This can be particularly challenging when training a ‘come’.

Dogs naturally want to explore the environment. They sniff everything, turn things over, dig and snatch small objects. As with any training session, minimize the distractions by arranging to be as alone and far from other voices as possible. A backyard with a clear area or a large room with few small objects on the floor is best.
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There are many different dog house styles to choose from, both in your local pet store and online pet stores. If you have found a dog house you like but aren’t thrilled about the design you can build one yourself in your own backyard! It’s not nearly as complicated as you might think. Below we are going to walk you through the materials needed to build your own dog house.

First and foremost you need to have your dog’s measurements. You definitely don’t want to build a dog house to find out after the fact that your dog doesn’t fit comfortably! Be sure to take various different measurements with your dog standing tall, laying down and sitting up. With proper measurements you will be able to build a dog house he can enjoy and hang out in. After you have your basic measurements, you should add at least 4 to 5 inches more for extra space.
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No project, apart from raising a child, requires more patience than dog training. All breeds have different attributes that present challenges. Some are intelligent, but boisterous and easily distracted. Some are eager to please, but dim-witted. But special considerations are required for size.

Small dogs are easily transported, providing more choices for a training area around the home or away from it. But they tend to bark more readily and are often either too fearful or too bold. Extra effort directed toward bark suppression is often required.
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