How a puppy's life starts is extremely important. How the dog owner deals with this early period will have an enormous effect on the characteristic and behavioral development of the pet. Because the puppy is still young, it learns quickly. This is why we have to use this time to properly train the puppy of what is permitted and what is not, how it should behave in specific situations etc. In this article I will write about some instructions about the most important things that a young dog needs to learn during its first few months that will destine not just the puppy's life, but its owner's as well.

The first thing a dog owner wants from his or her dog is not to eliminate inside the home. This is the first step in housetraining a dog. It is important for a dog owner to know how to house train a dog. Many people who lack this skill abandones their dogs eventually. This may be a little bit longer process because we have to wait until the puppy is old enough to establish proper toilet habits. It's a good idea to confine the puppy to a designated area until we can start this aspect of house training. This does not mean that the dog should be isolated. Remember that a puppy is a social being and needs to be around people and other animals. There are great waterproof training pads available that we can put on the floor to minimize the mess a young puppy can cause.

Once the puppy is older, we should examine its daily routine so we can anticipate when we will have to take the dog outside for a walk. Mostly puppies will need to eliminate in the morning, shortly after eating and drinking, after waking up from a nap or before sleep. We need to feed the puppy always the same time so we can create their daily routine.

Do not punish the puppy in case of an accident. Remember, it's not their fault. On the other hand, always praise the puppy when he uses his designated potty area.

Another important thing a young puppy is expected to learn is not to jump on others. In order to prevent this, the puppy must be caught in the act. Don't punish the dog, just confidently tell him that it is a bad thing to do.

Socialization is another essential element in the life of a dog. If the dog is not well socialized during this time, it may become too shy or too aggressive later. The dog must feel relaxed around people.

During teething, a puppy can be the source of a lot of damage in our house. While this is very annoying, and the owner can get furious easily, it is not the puppy's fault. We have to make sure that when we leave the puppy alone, he won't be able to access any furniture or other objects that can be damaged with chewing. There are useful toys for this purpose and we have to teach the dog to chew on them instead of furnitures. Don't forget to praise the dog when he chooses his toy to chew on.