| Dog is a man's best friend. This adage proves to | | | | these little creatures is like having live toys for |
| be true indeed as it is evident in the | | | | some. |
| companionship they have shared for centuries. In | | | | These different breed of dogs are available from |
| fact, the earliest record of canine and man | | | | pet shops, animal rescue shelter, and reliable |
| tandem dates back to as early as thousands of | | | | breeders. Everyone is entitled to own their own |
| years ago. Evidence showed that men on hunting | | | | companion dog no matter their social standing or |
| expeditions relied on dogs for direction and as | | | | credit history. They can choose which breed to |
| additional force as well. | | | | adopt, care for and train. |
| This means to say that even then, men have | | | | Today, there are a lot of ways to teach a dog |
| trained these canine creatures to obey | | | | some basic tricks without spending a dime on a |
| commands. It is fascinating to think that even | | | | dog trainer. In teaching a dog to obey commands, |
| then, even when men's language was probably | | | | owners must always have treats pinched in their |
| completely different from today, he has | | | | fingertips as a lure to keep the dogs' eyes on |
| mastered the tricks to make the dog come to | | | | their hand. They can lure the dog to sit, lie down, |
| him and do as it was told. This companionship | | | | come and shake. Owners need to be patient as it |
| probably started the trend of breeding different | | | | takes a few tries for the dog to get it right. |
| breeds of dogs to suit every man's requirement. | | | | When the dog is in the desired position, owners |
| Today, hunting expedition still exists but this is | | | | must praise the dog, hold the collar or simply |
| merely limited to seasonal sports and not as a | | | | touch him as an implication that it did a good job. |
| means of gathering food. Additionally, different | | | | After which, the owner must give the dog the |
| breed of dogs are being used for different | | | | treats on hand. |
| purposes. Large and giant breeds are mostly | | | | Once the dog learns how to get rewards, owners |
| trained as guard dogs, police and military dogs, | | | | must try the same movements without the |
| and as search and rescue dogs. Medium breeds | | | | treats. The dog will respond to hand movements |
| are also more popular as house guards, watch | | | | this time. Before each hand signal, the owner |
| dogs, or household and farm companions. The | | | | must add verbal commands. Most importantly, |
| miniature ones on the other hand, because of | | | | they should always praise and reward the dog so |
| their very adorable size and demeanor, are | | | | it knows it has done right. |
| mostly adopted as show dogs or lap dogs. Having | | | | |