Do you want to be prepared when you receive a new puppy into your home? Do you want to know how to develop a friendly pup? Are you struggling to get your new pup trained? Do you wish you could teach your puppy to do tricks? When you are considering purchasing a high energy, ball of fluff for your home, you may not consider all the work that goes into teaching a new puppy how to behave. While puppy training can be difficult, it does not have to be! If you use the techniques taught in this book and properly train your pup on the first try, it be an amazingly smooth process. One of the biggest reasons that puppies end up in shelters or abandoned is because their owners simply do not expect the work that must go into training. They may not have time to train the pup or they may do it incorrectly. The problem with incorrect training is that you only have a clean slate with your puppy once and any negative interactions can affect their behavior permanently or cause bad behaviors that are incredibly difficult to undo. The good news is that while training a puppy can be difficult, it is nowhere near impossible. This book offers a step by step guide to teach you the proper way to train your puppy. While you may find there is more than one correct method to train a pup, others must be taught specifically in order to achieve long-term success. Some of the things you will learn in this book include: How to prepare your family for training your pup Teaching your pup to be gentle and allow veterinarians and groomers to handle him or her Training your pup on household rules Several methods of housebreaking your puppy Crate training Obedience commands How to care for your puppy How to teach your puppy to do tricks ...and more Don't be intimidated! You will find everything you need to know to care for and train your pup with this simple, step by step guide. Best of luck with your newest family member!