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Are you ready to start training your dog or puppy? Proper training and socialization are among your dog's basic needs. It's important to start training your dog as soon as possible to sit, stay, come, go to their crate, and to go potty outside. And believe it or not, it's something you can do yourself as a beginner. BUTTON The Spruce PetsSearch Ad DOGS DOG TRAINING TIPS Dog Training 101: How to Completely Train Your Dog By JENNA STREGOWSKI Updated on 03/02/22 Illustrated gif depicting different types of dog training including clicker training, crate training, and basic commands The Spruce / Madelyn Goodnight IN THIS ARTICLE House and Crate Training Leash Training Socializing Clicker Training Basic Commands Proofing Behaviors Advanced Training BACK TO TOP Are you ready to start training your dog or puppy? Proper training and socialization are among your dog's basic needs. It's important to start training your dog as soon as possible to sit, stay, come, go to their crate, and to go potty outside. And believe it or not, it's something you can do yourself as a beginner. At first, dog training can seem pretty overwhelming, especially if this is your first dog. The truth is that training your dog is a very big project. If you take it step by step, you will find the task to be far less daunting. Here is some information to help get you started: Start a Dog Obedience Program: Learn how to set a basic foundation before you begin to train your dog. Train Your Dog Using Games: Training your dog should be fun! Everyone knows it's easier to learn when you are having a good time, so try implementing some games into your dog training regimen. Six Weeks to a Well-Trained Dog: Using this schedule as a guide, you can teach your dog the basics in about six weeks. Positive Reinforcement: There are many different ways to train a dog, but most dog professionals agree that the positive way is the best for both the dog and trainer.