Exercise:
Exercise every day is paramount in keeping your dog happy,healthy, and well-behaved.
Socialization and environmental socialization:
The world can be a scary place for a puppy. If you shelter them and never take them out they will become fearful of everything and everyone. We need them to be socially sound and environmentally sound. Let them experience everything. Always make it a positive
experience…
Be calm and assertive:
"Firm but Loving” Your dog needs to know you are the leader and the head of your pack.
Touch:
It is Important you touch your dog’s mouth, ears, paws, tail, belly etc. daily. We need them to be ok with being touched everywhere. This helps when you go to the veterinarian, groomer or when your dog is injured, and you need to examine them for injury.
Use a Crate:
Don’t think of the crate as a bad thing or your dog will too. It’s a safe place; like a den. Try it when your home, even in the same room. To make it positive, try giving your dog a bone or Kong treat to chew on only when he/she is in their special place. When you release your dog then take the treat and put it out of sight and reach. Try this throughout the day. Your dog needs down time and using the crate throughout the day is a good thing. This will make Potty training much easier too.
Greeting Your Dog:
When you come home; ignore your dog! I know it sounds cruel, but it keeps the dog calm. Greet your family first. Put your things away, calmly go over to the kennel, don’t talk, only open it when the dog is calm. Make them wait, then use your command to exit the crate. Give affection when they are being good. Everyone needs to be on the same page in the household. Be consistent!