Raising a well-behaved puppy starts with understanding key areas of early training and behaviour. This guide covers essential topics such as socialisation, toilet training, crate training, and basic obedience. It offers practical advice on teaching recall, managing puppy biting and jumping up, establishing good diet and feeding habits, and introducing lead walking and car travel. Each section explains why these areas matter and how to approach them with patience and consistency. With early planning and positive reinforcement, you can help your puppy grow into a confident, calm, and responsive dog. Investing time now creates lifelong benefits for you and your dog.

Puppy biting and nipping is the number one issue I’m asked about, but with immediate, consistent intervention, you can prevent it from becoming a serious problem. In my video "How to Stop a Puppy Biting and Nipping", I show my proven system of redirection and the golden rule—no teeth on skin or clothing—so your puppy learns clear boundaries from day one. By following my approach and ensuring the whole family is consistent, you’ll transform this challenging phase into a valuable opportunity for teaching lifelong, appropriate behaviour.

If your puppy is biting, nipping, or becoming too rough, you’re not alone, and you’re right to take it seriously early on. In this post, I explain why puppies mouth and how to calmly but firmly stop it before it becomes a lasting problem, while also offering guidance on more serious adult dog aggression. With the right approach, you can set respectful, black and white rules that lead to a calm, trustworthy and well-mannered dog in any home.