Keeping your puppy busy with these execises not only provides a basis that makes more advanced traiing easier, but it helps burn off some of that extra energy they have. This means your puppy will be less likely to wreak havoc out of boredom. And that means less shoes chewed! Spending time with your puppy in these games will also increase the bond between the two of you.

There are ways of approaching training your puppy that will make it more enjoyable for the both of you. These 5 puppy training tips will ensure you know what to expect from training, and how to handle things to get the best results.

If you're easily swayed by the smallness and seeming innocence of the puppies in the pet shop window, here are some things to think about first!

Having a confident puppy will make it much easier to train him when he's older. And like humans, puppies grow in confidence because of the steps taken by their new owners when they are young. This article discusses simple ways you can do this.

This article looks a little more deeply at the personalities of dogs, their differences to our ideas about them. This is important to take into account when choosing the right puppy for you.

This article discusses the different types of issues, both financial and otherwise, in choosing a puppy. Not only are the costs of buying a puppy considered, from the cheapest to the more expensive, but issues such as health problems, food costs, and your living circumstances. Choosing the right puppy for your needs now will avoid unnecessary heartache later, should you find yourself having to give away your dog. Or worse - put it down, all because of poor choices to start with.

Here we more closely look at the first 12 week stage of puppy development. By further breaking down your puppy's first 12 weeks, you can develop an understanding of how to take care of him.

This article describes the 4 stages of puppy socialization, up to 12 weeks of age.