The book is intended for a wide audience of readers who are just beginning their acquaintance with the dog. Every dog owner must understand that he or she is fully responsible for the life as well as the physical and mental health of his or her pet. The animal must be controlled. This is necessary for the safety of both the owner and other members of the society in which it lives. Therefore, as soon as a puppy comes into the house, an important and responsible process of its socialization and education begins, which gradually grows into a real training of an adult dog. The book shows the basic techniques of training a dog, performing simple commands.