When it comes to training your dog, try not to get confused by all the hype you hear on television.  Yes, it's imperative you establish yourself as the "pack leader", but the way to do it is more basic than you may think.

Here's an excerpt from a new article by trainer Andrea Arden:

The more times in a day you ask your pup to do a little something in exchange for what they want, the better prepared they become to be a mannerly canine companion who respects their relationship with people. This is a pup who sees you as a leader in the best sense of the word.

To read the entire article, please click on the following link  http://www.dogtime.com/becoming-your-puppys-leader-andrea-arden.html