As your Puppy, I love you more than anything, but please understand these things about me:
I have the same intelligence and learning ability as an 8-month-old baby.
I explore and learn by chewing everything, so please teach me what is mine and what is not.
I can only hold my pee for 1 – 2 hours and I can’t tell you when I need to poop.
I need to go potty after eating, sleeping, playing, drinking and every 2 – 3 hours.
If you want me to sleep at night, don’t give me water after 7 or 8 p.m.
A crate will help me learn to housebreak faster and avoid your anger.

Please don’t yell, hit, kick or beat me. I am fragile and impressionable. Treat me with kindness and patience.

I like to play and chase things. It’s fun for me and not meant to hurt you.

I am your Puppy and I love you so much. But you need to know some things about me. I am a Puppy and I am like an 8-month-old child. I learn by chewing everything. You have to show me what I can chew and what I can’t.

I am a Puppy and I can’t hold my pee for long. I also can’t tell you when I need to poop. It just comes out. You have to take me out often. After I eat, sleep, play or drink. And every 2 – 3 hours too. Don’t give me water at night if you want me to sleep. A crate will help me learn not to make a mess.

I am a Puppy and I don’t like being hurt. Please don’t yell, hit, kick or beat me. It makes me scared and sad. Be nice and gentle with me. If I do something wrong, tell me “No” and give me something right.

I am a Puppy and I love to play. I chase things that move. Your feet, your toes, imaginary monsters, fuzzballs. It’s not to hurt you. It’s just fun for me.

Using questions and answers:
Q: Who are you? A: I am your Puppy and I love you very much.

Q: What are you like? A: I am like an 8-month-old baby. I chew everything to learn about the world.

Q: What do you need? A: I need you to teach me what is OK to chew and what is not. I need you to take me out to potty often. I need you to be kind and patient with me.

Q: How often do you need to go potty? A: I need to go potty after eating, sleeping, playing or drinking. And every 2 – 3 hours too.

Q: How can I help you sleep at night? A: You can help me by not giving me water after 7 or 8 p.m. You can also use a crate to train me.

Q: How do you want me to treat you? A: I want you to treat me with love and respect. Please don’t yell, hit, kick or beat me. It hurts me physically and emotionally.

Q: What do you like to do for fun? A: I like to play and chase things that move. It’s not mean or aggressive. It’s just how I have fun.