Puppy Training Part 8


Gentleness (2-3 months)

The same way acceptance of being handled is taught, gentleness is taught along with vocabulary and respect training.
Your puppy's mother (and siblings) began teaching gentleness by firmly correcting him when he played too roughly.
Your job is to take over from where they left off and teach your puppy how to restrain himself when he plays with humans.
Remember, you must be the one who sets the limits of ALL good and bad behavior.
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