Give a Gift of a Well-Trained Dog

 Many people buy a Christmas present for their dogs.  When you have a dog, you want to make him or her happy.  A new toy or a treat for Christmas seems like a great gift, and indeed can be a good gift. A gift of training your dog is a gift not only to your dog, but also to every member of your family and your neighborhood.  Buying yourself a book or a video that helps you train your dog is a great gift for every one that comes in contact with your dog.  Check out http://www.squidoo.com/raisingdogs for ideas on training your dog and recommendations on books and videos that may help.  Give yourself a memorable gift that will last for years by giving yourself a well-trained dog.