Sit Down Stay Recall ("come" or "here") Close (or loose-leash walking) Heel

Corrections" should never include harmful physical force or violence to wards your dog. Using force while training is controversial and should not be taken lightly, because even if it ends the behavior, when applied incorrectly with some dogs, it may lead to a loss of drive (enthusiasm for the given task), stress for the dog, and in some cases even aggression. A handler may decide to use force, however the standard used by most trainers is the minimum amount necessary to inhibit the unwanted behavior.

There is much antipathy about dog behavior that stems from the disastrous influence of the last century’s Trainer for the dark side to do with traditional rules. With traditions methods using punishment many dog can quickly develop and Jekyll and Hyde personalities and this can be dangerous. Punishment methods are more time consuming as you have to wait for the dog to do something wrong. With old traditional methods training can go badly wrong, your dog does not learn what you want it to learn, but it dose learn to dislike training, and to dislike its trainer. Punishment usually creates more problems than it resolves.

 Basic training classes

Professional "dog trainers" train the dog's owner on how to train his/her dog. Although it is also possible to send a dog to a training school, the owner must learn what the dog has learned and how to use and reinforce the techniques.

Owners and dogs who attend class together have an opportunity to learn more about each other and how to work together under a trainer's guidance. Training is most effective if everyone who handles the dog takes part in the training to ensure consistent commands, methods, and reinforcement. Classes also help socialize a dog to other people and dogs. Training classes are offered by many kennels, pet stores, and independent trainers.

Formal training in classes is not always available until the puppy has completed all its vaccinations around 4 months of age; however, some trainers offer puppy socialization classes in which puppies can enroll immediately after being placed in their permanent homes as long as disease risk is minimal and puppies have received initial vaccinations. In most cases, basic training classes accept only puppies who are at least 3 to 6 months old.

It is recommended to start training as soon as the puppy comes into your home. A better way than group classes is "In Home Dog Training", with companies who will have trainers coming to your home, you can start training as early as 8 weeks and set a great start to proper housebreaking procedures and building a good consistent start.

A puppy requires discipline, consistency, and the patience of its owner. Owners should take time to train their puppies and take steps to make their home safe. The puppy training phase is integral in raising a healthy and happy dog and keeping a safe and fun home environment.

Puppies need reliability more than anything else. A stable diet and clear prospect will help the puppy learn what it is expected. Dogs are expressive and may communicate needs by biting, whining, and getting fidgety. The owner's response may contribute to a healthy, obedient puppy.

An important principle is that the best way to change a puppy's behavior is to modify one's own conduct. Giving a puppy toys that are similar to household items he likes to chew may ease puppy training. An integral puppy training issue is house training. Various methods of house training will work although the key is to be consistent. With regularly enforced rules, litter box, crate, or paper training can be successful.