1) If you want to show your puppy you love him, skip the food. When you use food as a reward, you're giving your puppy a choice between what he wants and what you want. If he chooses a negative behavior over the food, he will end up in trouble and you will have lost control.

2) Remember to never give your dog a command that you're not ready to back up. For example, telling your dog to stay and then going outside to check the mail. If he gets up and there is no consequence, he will try it again.

3) Do not expect your puppy to do something that you have not formally taught him. For example, a puppy needs be to taught to come. A dog does not have a genetic predisposition to come when called. If you have not taught him, you cannot expect him to know it.

4) There is a saying in real estate "location location, location ". In dog training it's "consistency, consistency, consistency".

5) Remember in your dog's eyes you are the pack leader. If you are a good leader he will follow you, if not he will challenge you.

6) On the first night with your puppy, remember that he is used to being with his mom and his siblings. Have a clock radio handy to give him something to keep him company.

7) Get into a habit of petting your puppy and putting your hand in his food bowl while he is eating. This will help him to trust you around his food and keep him from being aggressive over food as he gets older.

8) Most dog owners know to be firm with their puppies when making a correction, but it is also important to be adamant when praising. Making a praise sound as enthusiastic and happy as possible will help your puppy learn faster.

9) When you correct your puppy, make your first correction count. If it takes more than two corrections to stop a behavior, you may need to be more assertive.

10) When your puppy comes to you even if he has done something wrong, praise him. If someone scolded or corrected you every time they called you, would you come to them?