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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, but I don't work so I could spend all my time potty training and teaching manners for as long as necessary.

Our puppy was 11 weeks when we brought him home. He was leashed to me during the day so I could expedite potty training (observe his signs and rush outside) and in a small crate at night to prevent accidents, since they don't pee where they sleep. At first, I got up every few hours during the night for potty breaks - and in doing so, realized that bringing home a puppy in January during an Arctic Blast was a b a d  i d e a ! Ha.

Potty training was quick and successful. He's a sled dog, and so leash manners, on the hand, have never stuck. He's 8 and still thinks he needs to pull us because we're on a sled...
I also foster puppies to place them for adoption and they've all potty trained and learned to be docile on leash rapidly. Apparently it's just my dog who has problems on leash.

[b]If the puppy bites or does something they shouldn't, say NO! very loudly [/b]and disagreeably and withdraw your attention from them (turn your back, literally, after having removed whatever it is they're not supposed to interact with). They will get it. Spray bitter apple on furniture legs to prevent teething there. Cut nails to avoid gouge marks on your hardwoods if they want to dig.

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I didn't do that and my dog stopped biting.  I just gave him a toy to chew when he wanted me.  And I didn't shout NO![/quote]

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