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The most crucial factor that can spell the difference between success and failure in training your dog is attitude – both yours and your dog’s. While your family dog may have some pretty serious difficulties, your dog’s right attitude toward training will help overcome even his most intolerable behavior. However, control of your dog’s attitude rests entirely with you!

You may want to consider having your puppy use a body harness instead of a collar, especially for smaller-sized dogs. Body harnesses are secured with adjustable straps that fasten across the puppy's chest and over its front legs.

Many dogs jump up when greeting their owners, friends and other pets, but in many cases this is not behavior that should be encouraged. This article outlines some easy steps to discourage and even eliminate this canine behavior.