Chances are, if you're considering this guide, then good for you. The world needs more responsible pet owners who acknowledge that having a pet is hard work. If an owner wants their dog to be obedient and manageable, they must exert a lot of effort on their part to achieve this.This guide will help you and your new puppy start off on the right foot (or paw, to be more precise!) before he or she becomes too much to handle. The methods in this guide are not limited to training young pups. The method is also applicable to matured canines as well. It is never too late to teach your dog how to behave. The old adage goes, "You can't teach a dog new tricks," but that can't be more false. With enough effort, patience, and the correct technique covered in this book, any old hound can pick up a few new tricks. If you've ever considered shelling out a large sum of money on programs and trainers to get your dog to behave, you can do away with that idea. This guide will show you how to do all that and more, all in the comfort of your own home and for little to no cost. One of the reasons why pet owners are willing to pay so much for outside training services is because they do not believe in themselves. It is to help any and all pet owners with its straightforward and easy to follow content. You can get your pet under control in no time flat and you don't even need to be a professional trainer to get your pet to sit, stay or roll over. Table of Contents Introduction Establishing Roles (Yours and Your Dog's) Housebreaking and Socialization - Essential Prerequisites to Actual Training Types of Dog Training Basic Commands for Your Dog Further Training - Show Dogs and Service Dogs Bonus Section on Service Training Dogs Conclusion