If you want a loving and well-behaved dog and a joy to have around the house and anywhere you take him please follow these five steps. There are plenty of reasons why dog training at home should be taken with care and determination.

Step # 1: Gentle Reinforcement.

If you want a gentle Poodle when it grows up you must treat your dog with kind and gentle reinforcement for good and bad behavior. This means do not ever slap hit, kick or use any form of physical punishment. If your Poodle puppy does something that is correct praise him. If your puppy does something bad say "NO" in a stern voice to show him it was wrong. If you do not have the temperament or the time to train your Poodle then you should think about getting some dog obedience training from a professional. It is better to get some guidance early on when they are just puppies then to delay the training of your puppy. Training you dog should start while he is still young although older dogs could also be trained.

Step # 2: Biting

All Poodle puppies will chew and bite. The will chew your clothes and bite you in caries places. It is just what puppies do. Their sharp teeth can cause a lot of pain. Clothing will be ripped by their needle –like teeth. Teach your dog that this is unacceptable as fast as possible. If poodle puppies are allowed to continue these actions, when they older they will be causing some serious damage to you , your valuables, or others.

One very effective approach is to say 'ouch' in a neutral, not loud, not high-pitched and not angry tone of voice, then walk out of the room. Shut the door behind you for half a minute. This shows the behavior you are trying to punish, and then gives a time out as a consequence. Actually, creating a mutual respect for each other, you dog will be more than willing to be trained.

Step # 3: House training your Poodle puppy

House training a Poodle puppy is very important for both the Poodle puppy and parent. The number 1 reason that pet animals are put in pounds are because of not being able to have your animal controlled and listen to you that is why training your properly dog is SO important.

A lot of people use the successful crate method. If you don’t have an animal crate, make a small area so your dog can not move around much for your poodle puppies sleeping area. This will help make this area as the no go zone. Do not leave your poodle puppy in this area for long period of time. Take your puppy out each hour.

Step # 4: Barking

Barking is your puppy’s way of speaking to you. But you need to let him know that excessive barking is not appropriate when living with humans.

When you spend time with your Poodle puppy she will be familiar with you rules and how to behave while in a house.

Step # 5 Poodle Training Tips Tip #1: Consistency is Critical

Dogs must learn with consistency and repetition.

Tip #2: Keep Your Emotions Out of the Process

Train your dog with a good attitude and try not to be temperamental with him. Being anger with the dog will not help with the training progress.

Tip #3: Mark successful behaviors with a yes or a sound clicker

Make your poodle puppy understand he did a good job with and a nice toned yes.