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Training, Socializing, and Dealing with Misbehavior

Face it - there is no such thing as a perfect dog. Dogs, like humans, begin with a genetic grab bag from Mother Nature. Then, those basic behaviors are shaped and influenced by their environment and experiences throughout their lives. Dog owners can't change their dog's genetics, but they do have immense control over a dog's environment and experiences via training and socialization. All responsible dog owners must train and socialize their dog to ensure a well-adjusted, friendly, handleable canine companion.

Rather than retype what has already been written on countless websites and in dozens of training books, I would like to provide my favorite training links here.

General Training Info

Obedience Training

HSUS - Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Dog With Treats and Praise

Dog Owner's Guide - Obedience Training: Off to School

Dog-Play - Dog Training - Fast and Simple (I like this one)

Nothing in Life is Free (NILF) or No Free Lunch (NFL)

PBRC - No Free Lunch Program

HSUS - Basic Training Techniques

Crate training

HSUS - Crate Training

Dog Owner's Guide - Dog Crates

Chewing and biting

HSUS - Destructive Chewing

Dog Owner's Guide - Dogs Must Be Taught Not To Bite

Dogs and Cats

PBRC - Cat/Dog Households

New Puppy

Puppy basics

HSUS - Puppy Behavior Basics

Dog Days Behavior Center - Puppy 101

Socializing

Dog Owner's Guide - How to Socialize Your Puppy

SiriusDog.com - Puppy Socialization

Housetraining and Crate Training

HSUS - Housetraining

American Dog Trainers Network - Housebreaking

IACP - Housebreaking

Puppy teething, mouthing, biting, nipping

HSUS - Puppy Chewing

HSUS - Puppy Nipping and Rough Play

Dog Owner's Guide - Puppy Chewing

American Dog Trainers Network - Destructive Chewing

Other Lists of Training Tips

HealthyPet.com : Dog FAQs

HSUS Dog Behavior Tip Sheets

Dr. P's Dog Training & Behavior - HUGE library of links

Dog Owner's Guide : Manners and Training

Dog Play

Finding a Trainer or Canine Behavior Counselor

(See also sidebar for list of professional associations)

Dog Owner's Guide - Obedience Training Your Dog

HSUS - Choosing a Dog Trainer

American Dog Trainers Network - How to Choose a Dog Trainer

IACP - Selecting a Trainer

Guide to Selecting a Behavior Consultant

Quick Jump

General Training Info

New Puppy

Other Lists of Tips

Finding a Trainer

Books

Looking for professional assistance?

Dog Trainer and Behaviorist Associations

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors

International Association of Canine Professionals

Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors

Animal Behavior Society