Puppy Mills......

I came across a article today that I wanted to share, it hits on a subject that I feel very strong about. Puppy Mills and Back Yard Breeder. These two things are so wrong in so many way, the horrible and cruel ways that the animals are treated and cared for or should I say not cared for. Not enough people are informed of what these places are really like. And trust me coming from someone who has been there after a place like this has been shut down and helped with the clean up and rescue, it is something that we all should try and see stops. I hope this article can help educate others. Please read.
http://www.petmd.com/news/care-safety/nws_dg_Mass_production_of_pedigree_pets

Housebreaking...Oh what fun it is.

Housebreaking a new puppy or even a older rescued dog is not always the funniest or easiest thing to do. I have found that crate training is the best, it is how I trained all my dogs. I think it works the best and is the safest. There are a lot of benefits to crate training, the one I think is the best is that when you leave your pet home alone for a period of time you don't need to worry about them getting into  things that might possibly harm them and they are safe and happy until you get home. You will find that if you crate train properly that you dog will love its crate and spend time in it even when not asked. Not only is crate training safe and a good way to housebreak your dog, but it is also a good way to travel with your pet. I found 2 website one is the basic of how to crate train and the other is how to pick the right crate for your dog.

http://www.foundanimals.org/pet-care/ask-experts/crate-training-and-housebreaking
http://mia-carter.suite101.com/how-to-select-a-dog-crate-a64950