Read This Guide Before You Get a Puppy: The Training Truth No One Tells You.

Everyone wants a cute puppy. Not everyone is ready for the reality: a puppy is basically a toddler with teeth, zero impulse control, and unlimited curiosity. Before you bring one home, here’s the truth you need to hear, training isn’t optional. Puppy training is the foundation of good behaviour, emotional bonding, and a peaceful home. And like kids, every puppy learns at their own pace, so read this puppy training guide and along with patience and positive reinforcement (treats, praise, encouragement) are non-negotiable.

Yes, you can get a professional trainer. But here’s the part most new pawrents misunderstand: a trainer is the school teacher, not the stand-in parent. They teach the lesson and YOU make sure the homework happens. If you’re not repeating behaviours, reinforcing commands, or spending time practicing daily, the training won’t stick. Your involvement is the actual game-changer.

Using the right training tools also makes life significantly easier. Puppies don’t magically know what’s allowed, you need to guide them clearly. Attractant sprays show them where to go for potty time. Deterrent sprays stop chewing, biting and licking where they shouldn’t. And no-marking sprays prevent repeat accidents by removing the scents that trigger marking. These aren’t shortcuts, they’re support tools that help your puppy understand your cues faster.

If you want a simple, effective setup, check out Doctor Doglittle’s Training Trio — the yes-marking attractant, no-chew, and no-marking sprays. Designed to actually work, they make early training smoother, clearer, and far less chaotic for both of you.

Raising a puppy isn’t a one-week course. It’s a daily practice, a shared routine, and the start of a lifelong bond. Be present, be patient, and use the right tools, that’s the real Puppy Essentials 101.