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5 Simple Rules to Follow in Training.

Be firm,but gentle.
Be conistent.
Follow through with each command.
Never hit or strike your puppy for disobeying.
Always reward your puppy for good behavior with plenty of praise & positive reinforcement or with a small kibble of puppy food.

Get your puppy's attention by using a low-pitched, serious voice. Say "Ahhh!" This will startle him & he will stop what he is doing & look to you for further direction.
Provide an acceptable alternative behavior or distration.
Praise correct behavior. In an upbeat, high-pitched voice say "Good boy!" or "Good puppy!" & reward him calm petting or a treat.

Be patient. Keep showing your puppy what to do until he responds & then praise him. It is always a good idea for you & your puppy to enroll in puppy obedience classes.
Never lose your temper with your puppy or hit him. He won't understand why you are anger, nor will he learn from such treatment. Instead, he may fear you. When he responds, praise & pet him or offer him a treat.
Use puppy treats as a reward to help strengthen the behavior you request. His primary motivation should be to please you, not to receive a snack.
Be firm & consistent. Always be sure to use the same tone of voice & the same words when giving a command.
End each training session on a positive note. If your puppy hasn't mastered a new command, go back to one he can carry out & praise him for doing so.