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Owning a dog has been proven to be just as effective as taking anti-depressants, thus relieving you of feelings of depression and loneliness. Another medical fact is a lower blood pressure, and a reduction in stress. Nothing on earth tops the love and companionship of owning a dog. There are a few things to consider though, and that is dog behavior problems that might spring up. It could be anything from digging up your yard, destroying your stuff by chewing, wetting the floors, and maybe even barking all night.

Studies show that pet ownership helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure and fends off feelings of loneliness and depression. While nothing can top the love and companionship of a dog, there are some unpleasant dog behavior problems that just won’t do – from barking all night to wetting the floor to chewing on your shoes when you’re not looking.

Getting a dog to potty trained can be a difficult and frustrating task. Whether your dog is big or small, a puppy or grown, it can still be done. It is just going to take a lot of discipline on both the dog and the owner’s part. Sometimes a dog will pee on his or her owner’s things to show ownership or dominance.

The one thing that every dog needs to know how to do is sit. Teaching a dog to sit is probably the easiest trick in the book. If you own a small puppy, it is going to be even easier. An older dog learning how to sit may take a bit more time, but it is possible. Dogs learn to sit by praise. You must first introduce them to what sitting is.