Training your puppy begins as soon as your puppy is comfortable in his new home. A well behaved dog is a pleasure to be around and with these simple tips teaching your puppy dog obedience doesn’t need to be difficult or time consuming.

- Be consistent. Start out with small things and only go for a few minutes at a time. Build up consistency rather than training for long periods of time. It is important not to confuse your puppy by telling him one thing one moment and then letting him do something else the next. Puppies love to learn, so if you are consistent he will know what you are trying to teach him.

- Always reward your dog’s good behaviour. You can do this by giving him a doggy treat or with lots of praise. It is important your puppy knows he has done the right thing.

- Stick to one lesson at a time. Give your dog just one command at a time. Once he knows what this means you can move on to something else. Too many different commands at the same time can confuse him. I recommend just one lesson repeated over a number of days until your puppy knows exactly what he is expected to do.

- Never mix up commands. If there is more than one person in your household make sure they all use the same words when speaking to your puppy. If one person says ‘off!’ and another says ‘down!’ it makes training your dog unnecessarily difficult.

- Always end the lesson in a positive way. Even if your puppy doesn’t click as to what you are teaching him look for something small he is doing right and praise him for that. Training your dog should always be a positive experience.