Grooming should be considered by both of you as an enjoyable experience. Lay your puppy down on his side and tell him “STAY” in a firm but affectionate voice. You will definitely have to struggle with him to begin with but remember you are the boss. You will most likely have to start out by holding three or all four… Read More »Grooming
Introduce it Casually The worst way you can introduce your puppy to the idea of a crate is to bring it home and lock him inside it immediately. People don’t like being trapped against their will, and neither do dogs. Instead, you should initially treat the crate like it’s just another piece of furniture — but one that he can… Read More »The First Few Nights & Crate Training
Consistency Get on a schedule. The puppy should be able to predict the time he will get up, eat, be crated and go to bed at night. Take the puppy out the same door every time. Don’t take him out the front door one time, the back door the next, and the patio door a different time. To begin with,… Read More »Potty Training