The key to effective house-training is reward for success rather than punishment for failure, and that success is achieved through observation, timing and consistency. By using some common sense and a bit of preparation, house-training may be survived with relatively little trauma for everyone concerned.

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Before you go racing ahead to read up on how to choose a breed or where to find a breeder, it would be wise to first take a step backward to weigh the merits of your basic dog buying decision. Let's review some of the important questions you really need to ask yourself before you buy a dog.

Find out more about the Portuguese Water Dog breed. Where does it's name come from? What is its breeding history? What is its temperament and activity level generally like? How heavy are males or females? What type of coat do they have. Find this information and more here.