It is always a joyous occasion when you first bring home a new puppy. The first thing you will need to do is to work on manners. Training a puppy can be a trying time in a persons life, but it is needed to mold your puppy into an obedient individual. It's always nice when people compliment you on how well-behaved your puppy is. Early training will help your pup grow into a well adjusted adult dog and make for an excellent companion.
Housebreaking - Housebreaking can be accomplished with less stress when a crate is used. Make sure to purchase a crate that will be large enough for the puppy when s/he is full grown. This area should have bedding and lots of toys inside. The puppy should spend no more than a couple of hours in the crate at a time, then be allowed outside to relieve him/herself. Let the pup run around the house a bit before going back in the crate. A routine will set in after you know the puppy's bathroom schedule.
Stop the Chewing - Chewing seems to be a pastime of all puppies. Some do this out of boredom, while others are trying to find relief from new teeth emerging. If it is a teething situation, place some crushed ice inside an old sock and tie a knot in the end. Let the pup chew on this every now and then, storing it in the freezer when not in use. If the pup begins chewing on an item that isn't a dog toy, take the object away while saying, "No!" and then place one of his/her toys in place of the forbidden object.
Socializing the Puppy - Puppies sometimes need to hang out with other canines, even though they are very dependent on humans. If you happen to know other puppies of a similar age, try to arrange play dates.
This will allow interaction with other dogs, as well as plenty of time to wrestle and rough house with puppies. When you take your puppy for a walk and come across other dogs, check with the owners to see if it might be alright to introduce your puppy to their puppy or dog. This can be a great way to meet new playmates.
Halt Jumping - There's nothing as frustrating as a muddy dog that jumps up onto people. Teaching a puppy to not jump up is easier than fighting with a large dog that has this habit. If the puppy starts jumping, simply turn your back on him/her until s/he calms down. Talking to the puppy, even if you're trying to reprimand him/her, only shows approval.
The words don't mean anything to a puppy, eye contact and talking seem like a positive thing to him/her. Once s/he is calm, provide a treat so that good behavior is rewarded.
There needs to be a constant routine when training a puppy. Try not to become discouraged with the whole process. Consistency also helps to speed up training, since repetition puts the idea inside little puppy brains much faster. Be prepared for some whining and crying when using the crate for housebreaking, this is perfectly normal and will pass with time.
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