Puppy Training Basics

Getting a new puppy is a fun and interesting time. You probably
went to a breeder or pet store or maybe just saw an ad on the
Internet or the newspaper, for puppies, and decided just to check it
out. Before you knew it those little eyes and fluffy puppy fur had
your heart melting and you were headed home with him or her in
your arms. If you are like most new pet owners you had visions of
playing fetch with your dog, of watching him frolic at the lake, and
of cuddling up on cold nights.
However, you probably failed to realize that the behaviors you
dream of in a dog do not come naturally. In fact, the more natural
behaviors for most puppies include lovely little things like chewing
up your favorite shoes, barking every second of the day, and
peeing wherever they are when the mood strikes them. These
behaviors might seem cute at first, or even manageable but, if left
unchecked they can lead to a very bad adult dog.