Dog training

" Are you ready to start training your dog or puppy? Proper training and socialization are among your ​dog's basic needs. It's important to start training your dog as soon as possible. But how do you get started? At first, dog training can seem pretty overwhelming, especially if this is your first dog. The truth is that training your dog is a very big project. However, if you take it step by step, you will find the task to be far less daunting. Here is some information to help get you started: Start ...MORE 02 of 10 Tools for Dog Training Dog Treat on Golden Retriever's Nose Photo © ICHIRO/Getty Images You are almost ready to begin the training process, but you might find that certain tools can help you along the way. Learn about the most important dog training supplies before you start buying. Fortunately, there are not a whole lot of supplies necessary for good training. Certain dog training books can be a great help. You'll also need to decide if you wish to seek the help of a professional dog trainer. The following guides will help you get the right tools for the job: Top Dog Training...MORE 03 of 10 House Training and Crate Training Puppy in Crate - Photo of Dog in Kennel Photo © TheGiantVermin on flickr Unless you plan to keep your dog outdoors--and few of us do because it's not recommended--you'll need to teach your dog where to eliminate. Therefore, house training (also called housebreaking or potty training) is one of the first things you need to work on with your dog. Crate training can be a very helpful part of the training process. This includes house training as well as many other areas of training. Here's how you can work on crate training and house training with your dog:"