Puppy Training Basics
Simple puppy training basics for toilet habits, chewing, crate comfort, confidence and early obedience.
Use this guide as a practical starting point. Dog training works best when it is clear, kind, consistent and easy to repeat.
Build A Predictable Routine
Puppies feel safer when meals, toilet breaks, play and rest follow a simple pattern. Predictability also makes toilet training easier.
Reward Good Choices Early
Notice the tiny wins: sitting calmly, chewing the right item, following you, settling in a bed or going outside successfully. Early rewards shape future habits.
Manage Chewing Kindly
Puppies explore with their mouths. Keep tempting items out of reach and offer safe chew options before chewing becomes a problem.
Support Confidence
Introduce new sounds, surfaces, people and places gradually. Calm exposure and positive experiences can help puppies become more resilient.
Simple next step
Pick one idea from this page and practise it for a few minutes today. Small improvements repeated consistently can make training feel easier over time.