Puppy Training Milestones By Age: How To Completely Train Your Dog: How To Train A Puppy To Come

You just brought home a new puppy. What an exciting time!

There's so much to teach your new best friend, and while puppy training might seem a little overwhelming at first (hello, potty training!), the good news is you have an eager student at the end of the leash. Puppies are ready and willing to start learning good manners as soon as you bring them home, so the best time to start training puppy obedience is now.

It's important to note that all of your interactions with your puppy are potential lessons; everything from the way you greet them (are you allowing them to jump up on your legs?) to how you walk them on leash (are you following while they drag you along?) will teach your puppy what is and isn't acceptable behavior.

Even though the training you do with your puppy when first bringing them home might seem basic, it will serve as the foundation for "higher learning" as they mature. Remember: Training is never done, and success depends on working on the behaviors in new environments and practicing what you learn every day!