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[quote=Anonymous]Patience, love, and consistency, OP. Brace yourself - the puppy is going to make you crazy (there's a reason they're cute - so you don't murder them). They will grow out of it eventually, with your help. Gentle corrections, over and over and over - do not give up. Love - they need to feel safe and wanted, even if they're trying to antagonize you. Have at least one moment a day during the worst of the bad-puppy days when you kiss their nose and whisper to them that they are a good dog. They will be if they believe they can be. And socializing - puppies train each other. Go to puppy classes if you can, but if not, regular visits to the dog park do a world of good in training, and many dog parks have small dog/puppy areas. If you're looking for a good book, we've always followed the series by the Monks of New Skete ('How to be your dog's best friend, etc.) and our little hellhounds have always blossomed into amazing lifelong companions. Good luck to you all, and good on you for thinking in advance about how to help your puppy succeed. [/quote]

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