happy, i would recommend going to the library or bookstore and picking up a book or two on raising a puppy. there is a ton of information in them that will help you understand why puppies do what they do and how to communicate with them. for instance, having a dog sleep in your bed with you is generally a signal to the dog that you are on equal terms with the dog - you want the dog to see you as the leader or you are going to have a heck of a time trying to get him to obey you!
a book i just picked up from the library is called "metro dog" by brian kilcommons and sarah wilson. i've always had dogs out of the city, so i wanted some tips on keeping a dog in the city. has some good ideas for living in complexs and walking your dog in the city, how to housebreak, basic training for puppies, etc, and talks about laws of dogs in town. i have only scanned the book, but it looks pretty good thus far. others on here might have other books to recommend.
but the best thing for your dog is to educate yourself as much as you can, as quickly as you can before you start creating worse habits for the puppy. thankfully, puppies learn quickly.
but if you can understand more how dogs work, it will make your life and the dogs life that much better. stuff like: chaining a dog will make some dogs mean/insane because of the restriction and separation from you!
a book i just picked up from the library is called "metro dog" by brian kilcommons and sarah wilson. i've always had dogs out of the city, so i wanted some tips on keeping a dog in the city. has some good ideas for living in complexs and walking your dog in the city, how to housebreak, basic training for puppies, etc, and talks about laws of dogs in town. i have only scanned the book, but it looks pretty good thus far. others on here might have other books to recommend.
but the best thing for your dog is to educate yourself as much as you can, as quickly as you can before you start creating worse habits for the puppy. thankfully, puppies learn quickly.
but if you can understand more how dogs work, it will make your life and the dogs life that much better. stuff like: chaining a dog will make some dogs mean/insane because of the restriction and separation from you!
