Have you ever owned a dog, or are you considering getting one? If you answered yes to this question, you know the benefits of having an animal in your house. Still, as with anything in life, the more you know, the better. The following tips will help you be a better dog owner.

Start training your dog as soon as you bring them home. Create a vocabulary list that all your family members will use to command the dog and stick to it. Dogs can become confused if the same words are not used to give them directions. The dog will see “get over here” and “come” as two different commands.

If your dog has fleas, and they fall off his coat onto your floor, vacuum them up. However, remember that fleas are pretty good escape artists, so you need to throw out the bag immediately after you are finished. …