he First Lesson On How to Train a Puppy: Get an Attitude 
With the dog days of summer upon us, isn't it about time you brought that precious pooch to the beach with you? For most dogs, getting to run around in the sand, dip into the waves, and fetch balls out of the water is the best day ever! Here are some tips to ensure that you and your dog have a fun and safe beach experience.
First Things First
Check with your local beaches before you pack up the dog, since not all beaches allow them. Depending on the time of year, some beaches allow dogs during the off-season, but summer is a different story. Call ahead or visit the beach's website for information.
As animals, dogs have many instinctive behaviors that don't often fit into our modern lives. In the age of professional trainers, doggy groomers, and puppy daycare, there are many methods and techniques out there promising to fix your dog's behavior problems. However, there are only a few techniques that are guaranteed to fix any behavioral problem that's only behavioral. Physically or mentally ill dogs and pups may experience behavior problems that ordinary techniques won't help.
Exercise - Just like with humans, dogs require physical activity on a daily basis or they become sluggish and depressed. Lack of exercise is the root cause of many behavioral problems among dogs. If you work outside the home, get up early and take your pup or dog for at least a 30-minute walk. This will give him exercise, and more importantly tire him out so he doesn't spend his energy destroying your home.
If you are a die-hard doggie fanatic, you’ve probably watched pup based TV shows such as National Geographic’s Dog Whisperer on any given Friday night. While we average Joe pet lovers may not have the training or credentials to land us our own primetime series, we come equipped with all the inklings of a dog whisper in the making.
Brushing dogs teeth provides numerous benefits to the overall health of our canine friends. In addition to preventing bad breath, discolored teeth and swollen gums, brushing is important to maintaining a healthy dog and can actually extend their life span. Dental disease is a common ailment in dogs and without regular care about 80% of them develop some type of periodontal disease within the first few years of their lives. Serious harm to internal organs such as the heart, kidneys and lungs can occur if the infection reaches the bloodstream.
