here"Instead of scrolling through your phone spend five or 10 minutes training your dog."It's also about setting rules and boundaries."Show affection if they do something wrong and it means you want more of that behaviour."Make sure you get the dog that's right for you and do your research into that breed."If your idea of fun is going up a mountain then get a dog that needs a lot of exercise." Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device.
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