Well worth reading

[notmeagain]

This link was sent to me by a colleague - a great blog and if you have the time will answer nearly all you training issues with your dog.
Good common sense advice on

How to settle a new rescue dog
How to begin with a puppy
puppy games
Crate training
excellent videos showing calming signals
excellent video explaining signs that may mean a dog will be defensive or aggressive
Crazy dog training
and all based on Positive training methods win win!

here

[notmeagain]

Congratulations on the new puppy! I hope the blog can help. I have certainly also been at the "maybe this wasn't a good idea" phase but it will soon all settle down in time.

Remember to praise the good behaviour eg when she is not barking even if only a millisecond

[onwardandupwards]

i am 6 months in and thinking i should of got a rescue cat! what breed is your dog?

[onwardandupwards]

wouldnt worry about it then!!