Dog Health Questions: On dog training.?

Hi Im an 18 year old male from brooklyn and recently bought a dog. The cutest thing and he is 2 months going on three and a big responsibility. I was stoked to buy this dog, had his bed ready for him and evreything, made sure he was set by the time he came home. These last couple of days have been hectic, some good and bad, but overall it is worth it. I have to remind myself the fact he is just like a baby only a puppy but it is hard for me to know how to punish him without mushing him or giving him alittle smack and I feel so wrong about doing it, he is just a big brat. Hes doing good with the potty training but there is times where he acts like a fool and throws evreything upside down and the first 20 times literally Im like he is just a baby, maybe If i show him by Continuously fixing his mess, he will see he is not supposed to do that. I love this dog so much, I really consider him my son, I want to be a good owner/dad to this puppy, help!

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Try to avoid the lil spanking. Just use firm tones when he is doing something bad and happy tones when he's doing good. The dogs really know tones of voice and will come to know happy from bad tones. Sounds like you are on to a good start. Just be really patient and consistent.

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• Use a firm voice and redirect his behavior with toys or a treat. A positive reinforcement training class would be good for both of you. They are very fun and you could both learn together. Good luck and remember dogs learn best with kindness and trust. Make sure he know what you want. Please look into taking a class.


• The best way to potty train a dog is to be consistent with feeding times and the time that you take the dog out. If you must leave the dog alone for extended periods a dog crate works well as dogs are reluctant to soil their living quarters. Best bet though is to get the dog outside one half hour after he eats and limit food and water until the dog had developed more bladder/bowel control. If you are giving the dog access to food and water all day it will be harder for him to hold it in. Spanking won't work especially if you don't catch him in the act. Spanking him later will only confuse the dog. Consistency is the key.


• I read your question a couple of times..and am confused. Normally I just would not bother to answer...but you seem sincere.
  
  Please, would you re-post again with more specifics?
  
  is he potty training ok? where do you have him potty?
  
  what is he doing that he acts like a fool and throws everything upside down?