This is a useful resource about the Learn to Earn program an efficient and effective approach to raising polite, well mannered dogs and puppies.
If you have decided to get a dog this a good place to start researching the breed that will suit you family best.
As we are now generally too busy to do animal behavioural work these days, we recommend the expertise of Dr. Jess Beer (BVSC MANZCVS) who is a qualified veterinary behaviourist.