Contrary to What You May Think, Designer Puppy Breeders are NOT Greedy and Unethical

I know what you're thinking - another bummer post on designer puppy breeders. Nope, this post is going to praise the a breeder who does a good job producing the best designer dogs - Cockapoos.

See the cocker spaniel look-alike in the photo above? Simon is living proof that there are excellent designer puppy breeders. He's loving, affectionate, obedient and smart. At eight months, he's house-trained and can be left alone for half a day without destroying the house. We're working up to a full day home alone.

Although we weren't really looking for another puppy, we couldn't help but stumble on designer puppy breeders in the puppy mill state of Pennsylvania. We managed to pick a caring breeder and brought the pup home in August, 2009. At 8 weeks, he was 10 pounds. At 8 months, he's 25 pounds and truly believes he's a lap dog.

Although many people get extremely angry when you mention this type of breeder, perhaps they would change their minds if they met Simon.

Did I mention that breeders have been producing Cockapoos since the early 1940s? They may never be a recognized "breed, " but they are the best designer dogs.

Simon LIVE!

The Myth That Creates a Multitude of Puppy Training Problems

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What myth can cause a dog owner to CREATE puppy training problems? It's the same issue that perpetuates housetraining accidents.

Here's the myth - People believe they do not need to understand dog behavior. They don't see why they have to.

Then the puppy training problems emerge - housetraining isn't working, puppy aggression starts, and family members wonder why they got a dog in the first place.

Examples
Here's an example - dogs operate from habit. Breaks from their routine cause confusion. Something simple like feeding a dog in a different location throws my year old pup into a tailspin. He won't eat.

Another example - Food shopping is a weekly affair which takes place on Sunday. As soon as we walk into the house with food bags, the search for the dog treats begins. Both pups expect the treats when the food bags arrive. That's habit and routine.

Avoiding Problems
Avoiding puppy training problems is a simple concept. Build in routine. Take a puppy outside for elimination on a schedule. If you need to correct a behavior, do it consistently. If a pup is supposed to sit before he gets his meal, make sure it happens - every time.

The Dog Behavior Experts
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Problems Housetraining Your Puppy? Why Understanding Dog Behavior Helps to Solve Your Problems

What the heck does understanding dog behavior have to do with housetraining your puppy?

It will help to start solving problems if you see what can happen if you do NOT take dog behavior into consideration while housetraining your puppy:

• You punish a dog for peeing and pooping in the house. He may look like he did something wrong, but he cannot connect the act with the punishment. You punish him with no result other to make yourself feel better.
• You're so set against crate training that you won't even give it a try, even though it's a known fact that used correctly, a den is a dog's "safe" place. Use it to YOUR advantage.
• You scream and yell at the dog. This serves the same purpose as when you yell at a small child - it creates fear. And fear is a demotivator, NOT a motivator.

Okay, so NOW do you see why you need to understand dog behavior while housetraining your puppy?

Actually, you can discover the solutions to many dog-related issues, including excessive barking, biting, jumping, leash pulling, and non-obedience.

How? Secrets to Dog Training - the dog training solutions provider created by dog training experts for puppy and dog owners.

Are these puppies PLAYING or Fighting?