Learning the basics

Be respectful to Tess

It used to be, that we thought puppies were too young to learn basic commands. We concentrated on potty training and pretty much let the pup run rampant, while we struggled to keep him from damaging everything in the house. That was before crate training. That was before a lot of research. I don't know how I managed to raise my Irish Setter years ago. I don't think I would be willing to take on a puppy if I couldn't crate train him. 
With Bailey, I started right away teaching him how to be a good member of the family. He is learning every day. Here are some of the things he is learning:

Quiet in the crate

Sit! Wait! Ok, you can eat.

Sit, Wait, Ok, you can go out.

Look at me.