1. Part of the fun of bringing home a new puppy or dog is finding the perfect name for them. Certain names are better for training. A strong ending, like in the names “Jasper,” “Jack” and “Ginger,” perks up puppy ears — especially when you place emphasis at the end.It helps to consider a short name ending with a strong consonant that they can always hear clearly.
2. Decide on the House Rules. Are parts of the house off limits? Are they allowed on the bed or the furniture? If the rules are determined early, you can avoid confusion — for both of you.
3. Like humans, dogs need their own space. As early as possible, give your pup their own private sleeping place, such as a crate. Be sure to reward your puppy or dog if they remain relaxed and quiet in their den.
4. When your puppy gets home, give them a warm hot-water bottle and put a ticking clock near their sleeping area. This imitates the heat and heartbeat of litter mates and will soothe your puppy in their new environment.
5. Reward your puppy or dog’s good behavior with positive reinforcement. Let them know when they’re getting it right. Use toys, love and lots of praise.
6. The first command you teach your pet should be to come. Get down on their level and tell your pup to come using their name. When they do, get excited and use lots of positive reinforcement
7. Puppies and dogs live in the moment — two minutes after they’ve done something, they’ve already forgotten about it. So when your pup is doing something bad, use your chosen training technique right away so they have a chance to make the association between the behavior and the correction.
8. Your puppy or dog has worked hard to please you throughout their training. Leave them with lots of praise, a treat, some petting or five minutes of play. This almost guarantees they’ll show up at their next class or training session with their tail wagging, ready to work!

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