[Educatingblue]

My suggestions:

1. Crate train. Your pup should be able to get in the crate on command. My husband and I crate my dog at dinner and when we are gone for the day. I always offer a small treat when my pup gets in...so now whenever I say crate crate...she hauls tail for her crate!

2. Take treats outside with you when you take the pup potty. As someone else mentioned, your dog should be able to go on command, because you never know when you'll be in a rush. After you dog does his business, praise like crazy and make a BIG deal about it. I still do that and my dog is 2 1/2!!

3. Set boundaries in the house. If your dog is a chewer, invest in some bitter apple and spray in areas that the dog shouldn't bother.

4. Get plenty of dog/chew toys because dogs at that age will chew!

5. Always keep clean water available and have a cutoff for the last feeding.

6. Don't give your dog any foods that will make it sick like

-Chocolate
-Onions
-Grapes
-Mushrooms
-Macadamia Nuts
-Raisins
-Garlic
-Yeast
-Sugary stuff