Dog Health Questions: What are some good methods for dog training?

I want to get a dog soon, but I don't know how to train them. I had a dog when I was a kid, but he wasn't very well trained. He jumped up on people, barked at every random noise he heard, and always jumped onto the furniture. That's why I want to know some tips for training a dog.

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• Praise is the key, I think. Whenever they do something good, pet them, praise them loudly and over again a few times, and then reward them with a treat. It's going to take patients and when the dog messes up it's important to be stern but don't be abusive. =P Dogs are smart and it will eventually catch on. If you're planning on getting a puppy, it's going to take extra patients so just keep that in mind, it's a solid commitment. I have two Pitbulls, and training is everything with them so I think I may know what I'm talking about. :) Haha, best of luck to you and your new dog! :)


• The absolute best thing you can do is take him to a formal obedience class...Not even so much for the training itself, but for the socialization...Good luck with your new baby.. :-)