Right around the time your puppy is eight to ten weeks old, he will begin a new stage in his life. We call this the "fear period".

During this period the puppy has developed his adult senses and his fears may last several weeks. Don't be alarmed! This is common with all puppies and you must use patience.

One of the most effective dog training techniques for smaller dogs is reward training. Because choke collars and other aggressive forms of training are ineffective with small breeds like Poodles, Pugs and the Pomeranian due to their small physical stature, reward training has been commonly used as an alternative.

It is possible to train the Shar Peis successfully if the trainer is patient and consistent. The dogs are good learners and they are quite intelligent. But the training can be complicated, and hence has to be handled with care. Friends and strangers alike admire a well-behaved dog and the family can feel proud of it.

Training your dog is no easy task; any pet owner can tell you that. While many dogs are very eager to please their owners, the bottom line is that they really don't always understand what it is that you are saying and they have very, very short attention spans. These factors can make things difficult for even the most patient of owners, but before you are tempted to throw in the towel, let us consider some simple and basic dog training aids that you can use to help you along the way.

There are some Bulldog problems that are easily solved and one of them is potty training. The Bulldog is a sweet natured dog and he only wants to become a beloved companion. Potty training should begin early in your Bulldog's life and really as soon as you bring him into your home. The first thing you need for your Bulldog puppy potty training is a good and appropriate crate.

Anyone that owns a Pomeranian will come to adore this toy breed that is small in size and not very tall but which has many other endearing qualities that belies his littleness. Even though it is no more than between three and seven pounds in weight, it has a big heart that gives it courage beyond its size.