There are many, many books out there devoted to all things dog. I am sure there are just as many websites. The thing is there is no reason nowadays for people to be going out and blindly picking up a dog.(unless you happen to just find it). When it comes to dog ownership there are responsibilities on our part to know what we are getting into.You should not just get what you think is cutest, you need to find a pet that fits your lifestyle.Now, if you have found yourself in a mismatched situation there are places like sit means sit that can help in a hurry. You can avoid a whole lotta suffering if you do your homwork first. You may find that the breed you want is not well suited for your home or lifestyle. So it helps to ask around and look up dogs that would fit for you and your family. There are dog training books, puppy training books, train whatever breed you have books,potty train your puppy or older dog books, How to be a pack leader books(which so many of us fail at). reading your dogs signals books, introducing a new dog to your home, getting your dog ready for the baby , stress in dogs ,aggression in dogs,(two situations you probably need help from a trainer as well as your books) books. There is just tons of information out there.You owe it to yourself and your pet to be a responsible pet owner and start right from the beginning setting boundries and rules in the home,before the dog is too big for you to handle.Training is like an insurance policy for the future.It amazes me when peope go out and spend lots of money for a certain type of dog and then balk at the cost of a good reliable trainer. Do they never consider what could be the cost of losing the dog because it ran away, or what if it grows up to be really aggressive and hurts someone. We see alot of people who wait till after something expensive at home has been destroyed,then reality sets in and its either the dog goes or you take control as you should have from the start and get training. Unfortunately for some dogs, they end up in the pound. People have to understand a dogs needs before bringing one home.Just because you have a big yard doesnt meen you have plenty of room for your dog to play ,and he doesnt need walks. It is in a dogs nature to want to roam territory,see whos been around. That means outside the walls of your home or yard.A dog needs walks. It is essential to his well being. We can give you the control to have your dog out with you off leash,to hang out, not run away, even if he sees a cat, go for coffee, visit a friend, he will behave,and he will be glad to be with you. There is also abundant material on tricks to teach your dog. This is great stuff as it is another way to stimulate the mind, make the dog think about something, have him master a task, he will also gain confidence.You will be proud of him. You can also find out good ways to keep your dog busy and occupied while you are away, so he doesn’t get into trouble. There are toys ,roomba floor vacs(great for sighthounds)you can put a stuffed rabbit on top of it and let it run around the house all day! The egge toy which is on my shopping link is great for dogs to chase and chase, they have a hard time picking it up but they keep trying anyway.A great way to burn energy. The thing is there are lots of people out there trying to help you ,help your dog, so you both can live happily ever after. So take advantage of the information out there, you can even start a meet-up group in your area for dog people, or people having the same problems with their dog as you. Maybe you could have dog outings together and share info. Remember what works for one person/dog does not always work for all. That is why there is so many views on these subjects ,and some people really need a trainer. Sit means sit is here to help, so dont give up, do the right thing and get training… your dog will thank you for it. You can place your mouse on any of the books in the slide show and go right to amazon to order, most can be found used. You can do the same for the shopping slideshow.