ABC DOG TRAINING -- TWELVE KEY IDEAS FOR RAISING YOUR PUPPY

1	Be patient. An eight week old pup is an infant. Four to six months a pre-adolescent. Six months to a year, an adolescent. Twelve months to 18, is a teenager. At a year and a half the dog is an adult.
2	You get the dog your deserve. Obedience training will be the best investment you can make.
3	The first six months are a critical learning period. Don’t waste this time. Train correctly and earily.
4	The dog crate is an important tool if used properly.
5	If the dog is to be left alone all day you probably should not have a dog.
6	If you have young children, think twice about getting a dog. If you do get one, pick the correct breed.
7	If you have children, teach them to behave with the dog and provide respect.
8	The more positive things children and adults do with their dog, the better the relationship will be. This is where training helps. Food training and play can be activites for your child to do with its dog.
9	Use lots of food to reward good behavior. Carry food in your pocket and take advantage of what the dog gives you. Cheerios can be a good treat.
10	If the dog comes, say "come", sit say "sit" and if lays down say "down". If it follows you at your side say "Lets Go". Use lots of praise and food as a reward. Take advantage of whatever the pup gives you.
11	Avoid situations involving poor behavior. Often without knowing it you reward by your attention.
12	Your leash is the key control. Use it in the house when necessary.

Detailed information on raising your puppy is available. The Puppy and Obedience training Manuals contains over 70 pages of information and deals with all aspects of training.Click here if you want more information.

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