| Think about how to train a puppy first and | | | | same spot in the garden, and "here's dinner" for |
| foremost if you bring a new puppy into your | | | | her main daily meal. Repetition in the same tone |
| home. She's not a toy, so don't treat her like one. | | | | of voice, followed by the same action, is one of |
| Make your new puppy welcome. Her new home | | | | the keys to getting the same result with a young |
| will have strange sounds and smells, which she will | | | | dog. |
| have to get used to. This takes time. Here are | | | | 3. Do not heavily chastise your puppy, or shout at |
| my 3 easy steps on how to train a puppy with | | | | her, regardless of how bad a mess she has |
| the least possible hassle. | | | | made, or how badly chewed the carpet is. Show |
| 1. Establish the basics first. Decide on her diet, the | | | | your displeasure by being cool towards her. Frown |
| brand for dogfood she will have. You may have | | | | and say little without any cuddles. This, coupled |
| to change this, but choose carefully and it will | | | | with lots of hugs and happy words when she |
| probably be alright. Decide on where her bed is | | | | does something right, will usually get the message |
| going to be. Don't change this location if possible. | | | | across to her. |
| This is her comfort place, just like your bed is to | | | | Don't worry about how to train a puppy. It's not |
| you, so choose a quiet, peaceful corner that she | | | | rocket science. Just use common sense, and if |
| can feel is hers. | | | | you're stuck, you can get an expert book guide |
| 2. Use the same words or short phrases for the | | | | to help you. There's plenty of excellent ones |
| same expected results. For example, "go potty" | | | | available. Above all, have fun -- your puppy |
| for her toilet, and then always take her to the | | | | deserves it! |