Time spent training your furry friend will reward you with a pet that is deeply bonded to you, respects you and is a joy to have around. Training your dog allows her to employ that instinct to follow someone else, and makes her feel more secure. Puppy training can be taught by an obedience instructor, or you can do the training yourself, which is what I would recommend to establish and build a life long bond.

Unfortunately, behavior that is cute in a puppy often becomes annoying in an adult animal. Nobody wants an unruly pet that jumps on people, snaps at people or just doesn’t listen to any commands. Puppies love it when their human friends sit down on the floor with legs spread apart, they think this is a huge game, make the most of it by using their name, calling them to you and then making a huge fuss when puppy arrives. This is the first step in teaching your pet to come to you on command.

Puppy training - basic obedience, house and potty training are essential and imperative to your furry friend's education. Since most pets are social animals, they are interested in doing whatever gets them attention, and remember they can’t distinguish between good attention and bad, all they know is that they are getting attention.

Others may disagree with this statement, but through my experience with my own puppies and others around me, I have found that rewarding good behavior can only aid in maintaining that behavior. Puppies will continue to do whatever is bringing them attention, good or bad. Remember to always keep praising them when they obey a command and make sure they feel rewarded. In my opinion, the best way of rewarding good behavior is through offering them their favorite toy or treat.

Don’t punish your friend with the lead or any instrument of training or anything he should associate with duty or pleasure. Don’t expect your puppy to be a wonderful animal after a few weeks of training; four months to a year may be necessary in order to make the master proud of him, but the work is worth the effort.

You must remain the "leader of the pack" during your puppy’s obedience training. It will also help if the same person who is training the pup is the same person who feeds them and takes care of their daily needs. In other words, don’t permit everyone to give commands to your puppy. Keep the training sessions short but do not sacrifice content, your puppy’s attention span will be very short.

Your dog will recognize your moods and associate them to their behavior by your tone of voice. Positive reinforcement is the key to training your dog.

Teaching your pet some manners is just common-sense. If your pet is very lively, take advantage of that! During training sessions, be lively yourself! Match your pets enthusiasm, when you’re happy, your dog will be happy and your pet will be very happy come training time. A well-trained animal usually leads a happier and healthier life and its owner also can enjoy a trouble-free life long companion.