As soon as you get your puppy home, when it will begin learning about you and forming a relationship with you, it's a good time to start training.When a puppy is eight weeks old, you can begin basic training almost immediately.If your puppy is getting things wrong, don't scold or correct him.He is still young.As you play, try to teach him some basic commands.
Step 1: Establish your position.
You should establish yourself as your puppy's pack leader from the beginning by showing consistency and affection.Bad habits can be developed at a young age if you are not consistent.This doesn't mean punishing your nine week old puppy if he chews a rug, but is more about clarifying your control over certain aspects, such as when your puppy must be in his crate.When he arrives at your house, make sure you have time to be close to him.He will need to be watched in the first few weeks.Techniques used on older puppies, such as making your puppy walk behind you or only being fed after you have eaten, will not work with a young puppy.You can show him that he is only fed at certain times by asserting your position and not breaking eye contact.
Step 2: Use your voice.
Your puppy will respond to your voice even if he doesn't understand it.To help your puppy understand what you're saying, adjust the way you speak.A basic rule is to have deep or low pitched sounds that indicate disappointment or disapproval.When talking to your puppy, keep this in mind.For normal talk, maintain a normal volume.Your dog will understand that raising your voice means more urgent.Talking quietly or whispering can get a dog's attention.
Step 3: There is a possibility that this is not the case.
Your puppy will learn to live in your house if you use a crate.In the first few weeks, this is the case.The crate can be used to calm dogs and teach them when to sleep, like a play pen for a baby.When your puppy is very young, he may be required to spend a lot of time in their crate, but remember this is just a temporary situation.Helping them adapt is keeping them safe.You can help your puppy get used to the crate by being home when he is in it.You don't want him to think the crate is abandoned.The puppy should enter the crate.You should sit with him after he closes the door.When your puppy investigates the crate, show him a lot of love and praise.You can hide some treats inside the crate to make your puppy curious.
Step 4: If your puppy is entering the crate on his own, don't shut the door right away, he may become fearful of it.
Close the door for a few seconds after a while.Gradually increase the amount of time the door is not open.Try to open the door when he doesn't cry or whine.You don't want your puppy to know that crying opens the door.If you notice that he becomes tired, move him into the crate.It is advisable to have him sleep in the crate all night when he is between 7 and 9 weeks of age.It's important that you take him out if he needs to go outside because he will want to keep his crate clean.
Step 5: Help him learn how to live alone.
Puppies this young will need to go to the bathroom frequently and won't have the kind of self-control required to stop them peeing on the carpet.It's important to watch out for your puppy as he learns to go outside.Your puppy is too young to know he needs to alert you, so you need to watch out for signs, and let him go.He could be walking a few feet away, walking around in circles, or sniffing the ground.He should be taken outside every time he changes activities.Take him outside when he stops eating or playing.Say something like "bad dog" or "No" if he urinates in front of you.Don't correct him if he has urinated inside.He will not understand that he is responsible for a past action.
Step 6: Deal with chewing.
Puppies chew on each other when they play, and when he comes home with you he will bite you.Although he is only playing, it's important to teach him not to bite you early on.Don't say anything when he bites you, since reacting in any way will reinforce the behavior.Wait until you think he's going to bite you, then say no.Praise him if he doesn't bite you.It is more effective to give your puppy a command before he does something bad.If you discover that he is chewing on your furniture or shoes, stop him and give him a toy to chew on.
Step 7: Try to use simple commands.
At this young age, you can teach your puppy some simple commands.Simple commands are important for a long-term relationship, and basic training will make your life together easier and more fun."Sit" is a good place to start.You will need a few soft treats to help him along.Hold the treat in front of his nose and tilt his head back towards his tail slowly.He will say "sit" as he moves back into a sitting position.Give him the treat and praise him.You can teach him "down" by starting from a sitting position and holding a treat in front of his nose.He will lower down if the treat is lowered.Say "down" as he moves and then praise him.You might need to hold one hand above his back to keep him from standing up.You can teach him to come by moving away from him and giving him a treat.
Step 8: Play tug of war.
Puppies love to play tug of war, and it can be a great way to teach them to drop things on command.Say "drop" to get him to release the object.You can blow on his face if he doesn't let you take it.This will usually prompt him to take a step backwards.The command "drop" should be used.If blowing doesn't work, squeeze one of his paws.He will open his mouth and look at his paw if he feels that it is stuck.Remember that at this age it is all about learning and having fun together, and always use a gentle voice.The sessions should be short and reward good behavior.
Step 9: Play fetch.
This young is fetch is a great game to play with a puppy.He will learn to retrieve things when he plays this.Throw one of the toys down the hallway.The puppy should chase after the object and bring it back to you.The trick is to grab him not the toy if he picks it up and walks towards you.He won't come near you next time if you show that you want the toy too soon.As he goes past, praise him for returning.You can begin to get him interested in the toy you are holding.You will throw something else for him to chase if he brings something back to you.He will be happy to give up the first toy in order to get another one.
Step 10: Use a leash.
You need to be very attentive if you are playing with a puppy.If you are playing in your garden and there are no escape routes, it's a good idea to put him on a long-leash.This will help him get used to being on a leash and will allow you to control where he goes.Make sure the leash is light and not too heavy for a young puppy.
Step 11: Be patient and calm.
A puppy of ten weeks old is very young and his comprehension is limited.If he doesn't seem to be picking things up, be patient and not try to go too fast.Puppies are easily distracted so don't be frustrated.Stay calm and have fun.There will be accidents in the first weeks.Don't expect a ten week old puppy to be perfect.
Step 12: Be positive.
It's important to reinforce the positive and ignore the negative with a young puppy.It is your fault if he chews your shoe.Remove the dog from the situation and distract them with a toy.Puppies are young and won't understand you trying to discipline them.