There are a many methods to teach your puppy obedience and basic household manners. However, for best success, keep in mind these guidelines. Choose command words carefully and use them consistently every single time. Give each command just once in an authoritative voice and a confident posture. You want your dog to know you mean business and the commands are not optional. However, you also want training sessions to be fun so keep things upbeat and smile when your dog behaves well. Keep a leash handy if your dog doesn’t obey so you can end the training session quickly and pick it up another time. Don’t insist on a command that your dog hasn’t been trained in and has shown reliable obedience. Offer treats and plenty of praise as needed. Never punish your dog for slip ups. Just back up and start again. Learn more from your Montgomery, TX veterinary clinic.