Teach your dog his/her name. It may sound silly but every time you call his/her name, he/she should look at you. When your dog looks at you praise your dog. (This is what we mean by teaching your dog his/her name.)
Leaving your puppy alone: don’t be afraid to leave your puppy. We would recommend that you do this soon after you get your puppy. Build the length of time up gradually.
Training your dog should be a pleasure for both of you. You should understand your dogs temperament and the way its mind works. Observe your dog, watch him explore the garden, greet visitors, etc.
There are certain rules to which your dog must adhere to in your home, so it's important that you teach him these rules. It is also very important to praise your dog for good behaviour and reprimand him for bad behaviour, but this must be done fairly and consistently as inconsistency will lead to confusion for the dog and the dog will not learn.
The attention span of a young dog is very short so training periods should be kept to 5 minutes sessions two or three times a day.
All puppies and older dogs need free play, they have to learn that they must come back when they are called. They must also learn to walk on the lead. Both these exercises can start being taught within your garden.
If you have two or more dogs/puppies it is important to walk the dogs separately so the younger/new dog becomes independent i.e. not dependant on the other dog
Puppies will chew whilst they are teething and they are usually not bothered by what they chew. So provide suitable chews/toys to help them, never leave your dog unattended with a chew, remember to change the chew often (unless of course your dog eats it!). Teach your dog what he can chew and what he must leave alone.
Nyla bones are by far the safest bones for your dog to chew, as animal bones can splinter and cause problems for your dog.
If you allow your dog to play with discarded clothing, he may not be able to understand the difference between your new slippers/gloves and your old ones!