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