Bringing a new puppy home is only the first step on the long road to having a new family member. The stability of mom and siblings has just been uprooted, so convincing the puppy it is in good hands can be trying. Teaching a puppy that doing its business in the house isn’t desired, is tough. An easy method to this process is by using a crate for training. By making a bed, with toys and ample room, the puppy will feel safe and comfortable. Dogs don’t usually make a bathroom out of their bedding area, so the pup should be more inclined to wait to use the bathroom.
Playing Without Biting -Puppies have tough skin and like to tug on each other with sharp little teeth. Humans don’t seem to find this form of play enjoyable at all. Teaching a puppy that biting doesn’t go along with playing is best to start as soon as the biting begins. This will let the puppy know that playtime ends as soon as the teeth come out. Hand it a toy instead, letting the puppy know that chewing on the toy is fine. Teaching a puppy that jumping isn’t a great attribute can be easily done with treats, or by turning a back to the pup as it jumps up. This will let the pup know that keeping all fours on the floor is much better.