You have to remember that every single thing is brand new to the puppy, so there is a bit of a learning curve, here.

You have to remember that every single thing is brand new to the puppy, so there is a bit of a learning curve, here.

Hopefully you got your puppy from a reputable and reliable breeder so the dog has a strong foundation from which you can teach him all the lessons he has to learn.

In many ways, its kind of like raising a child, although obviously in a much a shorter time span (hence the doggy years).

But how you go about raising the puppy teaches it a lot more than just the basic sit down and kneel, it provides how he responds to outside factors.

You should try to raise your puppy with some outside stimulus. Just as you would a child. You wouldn't keep a child all kooked up inside the house would you??

It's the same concept with a dog. Take him outside and show him the environment that he lives in. Begin training him when there is other distractions like humans, and even other dogs around.

It's obviously a lot easier to train your dog in the comfort of your own home, but once you take them out for a walk, you don't know how they are going to react.

It's important that they can behave when there are other things that can grab their attention. Obviously, the basics like potty training, should be done at home.

But when you get your dog outside, he can become a more sociable and less timid dog. This way he doesn't freak out later, like so many dogs do when a new person enters their lives. The earlier you can start this, the better.