Your Purebred Puppy, Honest Advice About Dogs and Dog Breeds

Respect training for puppies and adult dogs. Obedience training, housebreaking, and solving dog behavior problems.


dog books written by michele welton


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Dog training articles – how to get your dog to listen and do what you say

By Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2010


Obedience instructor and author Michele Welton The Best Dog Training Methods – My Philosophies
Some dog training methods are based on what makes the OWNER feel good, rather than what on actually makes sense to the DOG. Read my philosophies on dog training methods.


Misbehaving dog pulling owner on leash Respect Training
Sensible dog training means teaching your puppy (or adult dog) to respect you. Good manners will follow and behavior problems will disappear.


Words and commands to teach your dog Teach Your Dog 100 Words
You dog has to know what you're saying before he can DO what you're saying. I've developed a list of 100 great words to teach your dog – and the best news is, even if you teach only a few of the words on my list, your dog will behave much better.


Dog behavior problems Solving Dog Behavior Problems
If you interact with your dog in the wrong ways, he will decide that you're not really in charge and the result will be misbehavior. Learn how to interact with your dog in all the RIGHT ways, and his behavior problems will STOP.


Cute puppy Training Schedule For Puppies
Just got a new puppy? Follow my puppy training program.



Outhouse with crescent moon window Housebreaking Your Puppy or Adult Dog
Bathroom manners (potty training, house training) for puppies and adult dogs.



Young man holding his dog Socializing Your Puppy or Adult Dog
Teach your dog to get along with the world. Avoid (or solve) aggressive behavior and shyness problems.