Topic > Reflection on training myself and my puppy - 1765

Answered my question; What are the methods for teaching these tricks? According to this site, the puppy's name is important because it will be used to look at you on every occasion (it is not the same as "come"). It is also advisable to keep the “yes” and “no” statements separate. “Yes” means continue doing what you are doing, and “no” means stop what you are doing. Tell the puppy to sit and stay, take five or six steps back, then say "come." It also says to clap, but I don't find clapping helpful, so I just point and it works too. When you say "sit" it means to put his butt in the ground until another signal such as "free" is given, which means he can move. “Sit,” then say “free,” then proceed to move the puppy to let him know he can move. Leash walking with a three or four foot long leash is a good way to start. Once your puppy gets used to it, take a few steps going one direction, then turn the other direction and do the same, all in one smooth motion. It's helpful to create an outdoor space for your puppy to go potty, so he knows where to go and where not to go. In fact, sometimes the puppies choose the place. Socializing him from day one, when you get him, is best done for between eight and sixteen weeks. Get your puppy used to many sounds, movements, people, animals and objects. Allow your puppy to play with other puppies and socialize with adult dogs. This will teach the puppy self-control and good manners.