The most important question to truly ask yourself is if you are committed to being a rescue dog owner. These dogs have been through so much, and being returned to the shelter after experiencing a "family" is very hard on them.
Many owner's instinctual reactions to their pet's behavior may do more harm than good – and no one wants to cause their furry best friend any additional stress. 


High prey drive can become problematic if your dog chases an animal which can cause harm, or if he runs into the street. Here are a few tips for controlling your high prey driven dogs.
Puppy house training can be a bit frustrating. Here are a few simple tips to help you through potty training your puppy, and how to get started.
Like humans, most dogs don't enjoy being alone most of the time. Dogs who are left alone all day tend to get bored, and a bored dog can be a destructive dog.
You love when your dog is happy and active, and we know you don't want to quell their joy and exuberance. But by giving them enough exercise, attention, and training, you can channel their energy appropriately.
Your dog is looking to you for guidance, and he expects you to set the rules. Ultimately, a calm dog who understands how to act in every situation will be happier and more well-adjusted. Not to mention, your home will be a lot less chaotic!
Remember, the happiness and comfort of your dog(s) should always be your priority. Whether with one dog or several, the most important thing you can offer them is time and attention.
Regardless of the famous adage which proclaims the opposite, you really can teach an old dog new tricks. Actually, it is never really too late to teach your faithful companion to learn and exhibit new behaviors, even if they never had any formal training up to this point.
Many people think that training cannot begin until puppies are five or six months old. But experts say that waiting until this juvenile stage is upon your pet may cause unnecessary problems. By 6 months your dog is beginning to develop their adult behavioral patterns - and bad behaviors learned in puppyhood may already be established. Sadly, this is often the reason that many juvenile dogs are abandoned at shelters as their humans get exasperated.
