Training your puppy begins as soon as you bring him home. Despite their short attention spans, young puppies can start learning simple obedience commands like 'sit', 'down', and 'stay' as early as 7 to 8 weeks old. Building trust and fostering desirable behaviors revolves around creating predictability and clarity in all interactions with your puppy. Inconsistency can lead to fearfulness and strain the relationship. Whether you're working on housetraining, discouraging inappropriate chewing, or promoting calm interactions with visitors, it's vital to establish a learning environment that sets your puppy up for success. Avoid situations that tempt your puppy to engage in undesired behaviors, as these can lead to failure and the learning of habits that may be challenging to change later on
