To raise a well behaved puppy, first, take time to learn the developmental stages in a young dog’s life, like the difference between imprinting and socialization ,what happens in puppy puberty and what this alpha dog thing all about. As the alpha human, you want to know what to expect. The second thing you should do is keep that pup in school. Puppy Kindergarten, basic and advanced obedience and canine good citizen classes, so his little brain stays actively engaged in learning new skills. Sports training can be fun too. You may want to consider training your pup to be a pet therapy dog. Behavior is a life long endeavor and a great way to stay out of trouble.

Remember, your pets count!