Training a puppy in 8 days requires consistency, patience and lots of love. Puppies will respond best to positive reinforcement that is given out consistently. It is important to set aside time twice a day to work with your puppy. You can choose to work with a professional trainer, but it is not necessary. If you have enough love for your puppy, and are focused on obtaining results from your puppy, you can train your puppy by yourself, in a matter of 8 days.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Puppy treats Collar Leash

Step 1

Use day one to establish right from wrong and build a house training routine. Reinforce daily. Pay attention to your puppy's eating and drinking habits. When your puppy goes to potty outside, reward him with a small treat, and lots of love. If he has an accident inside the house, firmly say, "No," and then take him immediately outside for a few minutes.

Step 2

Put a collar and leash on your puppy on day two. Let her get used to it for several minutes. She may thrash around a little bit, but will get used to it in time. Clip on a short leash, no longer than 6 feet, though 4 feet is ideal to begin with. Walk her around for about 10 minutes with the leash securely fastened. If the puppy begins to pull backwwards, or thrash, stop in place until she calms down. When she walks nicely for a minute, give her immediate praise and a small treat. Try to do this at least twice a day, for 10 minutes each time.

Step 3

Introduce the "sit" command on the third day of training, which is generally the easiest command to learn. Keep the puppy on the leash, and turn to face him. Tell him to sit, while gently pushing down on his hindquarters. As soon as his butt hits the ground, give him a treat and lots of love. Repeat this over and over, for atleast 10 minutes, if possible twice a day. Repitition is key for puppy training.

Step 4

Teach the stay command on day four. This command can keep your puppy from running somewhere it should not, such as a busy street. Start by reviewing the "sit" command for 10 minutes. Then, while the pup is sitting, take a couple steps backwards, while telling him to "stay" in a firm voice. When he gets up to follow you, gently tell him "no" and walk him back to his spot. Have him sit again, and begin to walk away. Once you can get a few steps away, and he stays put, give him a treat and praise him. Repeat this for 10 minutes. Keep in mind, that Step 1 and 2 should be worked on continuously.

Step 5

Review each and every command taught up to this fifth day of training. Work, for at least 20 minutes on leash walking, the "sit" command, and the "stay" command. Always use lots of positive reinforcement, give lots of praise and a treat everytime the puppy performs as you want.

Step 6

Train your puppy to come when called on the sixth day. Review for 5 minutes on earlier taught commands, and then work for 10 minutes on teaching the command "come." Have your puppy sit and stay, and walk to the end of the leash. When you call your puppy, yell "come" and give a gentle tug on the leash. When your puppy comes to you, reward him. As he gets better, let more time elapse when you get to the end of the leash. Always give lots of praise.

Step 7

Spend alteast 15 minutes, twice a day, working on commands. If you can fit in a third session, go for it. Don't make sessions too long, or your puppy will lose interest. Puppies are like children, and have short attention spans.

Tips & Warnings

Repitition and praise is key, your puppy wants to please you.

Never scold your puppy for not following a command, it will only succeed in having your puppy withdraw from you.

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