Congratulations on getting a brand new puppy! Be prepared for a fun but frustrating time. Some moments you’ll be smiling at him thinking how cute he is, and the next moment, you’ll want to scream at him for destroying things in the house. So, start training him as soon as possible! Puppies learn from a very early age, so the more time you put in now, the more you’ll have later to smile!

Even though it is crucial to train your puppy quickly, you still must be patient. Let’s face reality. This is something different for the puppy to deal with. You are going to have to give him some time. He is not going to learn everything the first day when he comes to his new house.The first portion of the puppy training should concentrate on limits. What is the puppy allowed to do? Where can it go? These are the things that have to be answered, and the best way to do it is to watch him. See where he goes when indoors. If he ventures into a closet, be prepared to firmly say “NO”. The dog will soon recognize the tone in your voice, and associate it with his location in the house. This tells the puppy that the closet is off limits.You should be sure to walk him often on a leash. It is not only good for physical stimulation, it also helps reinforce that he is to do his business outside. After he has relieved himself, be sure to reward him with a treat so that he knows he has learned well.It’s very difficult for a new pet owner to learn to deal with a dog who will not stop barking. Sometimes, it seems that a new dog barks incessantly, without noticing that you just want peace and quiet. A new pet-owner needs to learn that their pet’s barking is not meant simply to bother them. They need to pay attention to why the dog is barking, and understand the “dog’s barking trends.”Try to be more attentive. What’s the cause of it? Is it something that’s really obvious which is causing him to bark or is it something more subtle? A lot of times a dog will bark when he sees someone they are not familiar with. Dogs, being a natural territorial animal, will bark at that person, as to say “get off my property”.The secret to getting your dog to stop barking is to be ready for it. Be aware of what is making him bark and take action to prevent it. For example, if you know he barks at the mail carrier every day, be ready. When you think its around the time the mail gets delivered, put a leash on your dog. When you see the mail carrier approaching, give just a small tug on the leash, before the dog gets an opportunity to bark. Just a little tug, though, to remind him to keep quiet.A great tool for outdoor training is a water gun. When you see a situation that would set your dog barking, squirt him before he starts. This will build an association with the barking and being squirt. To fully drive the message home, be sure to give positive feedback in the form of treats or other rewards when your dog remains quiet in these situations without having to be squirt.