Even thought dogs make great pets, training and taking care of these dogs is not as easy as it would first appear.  If you don't properly train then it can turn out to be a real bother to the whole house.  This sometimes results in the dogs being given up for adoption.  I don't think you really want that.

House training a dog takes determination and patience.  Training should start as soon as you bring the dog home.  The younger the dog is the easier it will be.  Older dogs, say one you have adopted, may have learned some very bad habits and these become difficult to get rid of.

The very first thing you need to do when you start training is to learn what motivates your dog to perform certain tasks.  Try to make the training session fun for both you and our dog.  Start with basic obedience training .  Use lots of praise and treats.  However, not all dogs respond to treats.  Our 3 year old Yorkie absolutely hates treats.  Instead you may have to find some other motivational device, like his favorite toy.

Do not reward them in any way if they don't perform the command that you are trying to teach them.  In addition, make sure you don't give contradicting signals by rewarding them even when they have not accomplished their orders.  Always set aside a good amount of time each day to play with and train your dog.

There are many sources of information on house training a dog and you can learn more by going to www.House-Training-A-Dog.net