Dog training can be an intimidating task. But aside from shelter, food, and vaccination, it is a responsibility of every dog owner. Because training must begin when a dog is a pup, it can be an especially challenging process. A young dog has a short attention span and may become uninterested with long, tiresome training sessions. Likewise, if a dog trainer is over-enthusiastic, the puppy may feel overwhelmed. But if a dog owner can learn these few guidelines, such problems can be overcome.

A training collar can make a big difference. Some collars have concise, electrical impulses that help control the dog and while many people view this as inhumane, the fact that it could actually save a dog