How to Tame a Hyper Puppy

Puppies are naturally hyper, and while it's fun to play with them, it's never too early to start teaching them basic obedience commands to help tame them. You can make your puppy tired just by letting it run around and wear itself out, but the best way to tame a puppy is to train it. It may take a while for your puppy to learn the basic commands, but if you remain calm and patient and firm throughout the process, your puppy can be trained.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog kibble or dog treats
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Instructions

  1. How to teach a puppy to sit

    • 1

      Put some dog kibble or a treat in your hand and let the puppy see it.

    • 2

      Hold that hand high over the puppy's head.

    • 3

      With your other hand, gently push the puppy's backside to the ground while saying "Sit" in a firm voice.

    • 4

      Once the puppy sits, give it the treat and praise it.

    • 5

      Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the puppy has mastered the command.

    How to teach a puppy to stay and come

    • 6

      Using the above method, get your puppy to sit.

    • 7

      Put dog kibble or a treat in your hand and let the puppy see it.

    • 8

      Hold out your other hand, palm facing the puppy, and say "Stay" in a firm voice.

    • 9

      Slowly back away from the puppy as you repeat the command "Stay."

    • 10

      If the puppy stays, say "Come" with enthusiasm, then give the puppy the treat if it comes to you.