Make your dog a happy pooch
1. Praise your dog when he/she behaves well and don't fall into the trap of only giving them attention (telling them off) when they misbehave.
2. Socialise your puppy from an early age to get them used to their new environment and different types of noises and people.
3. Exercise your dog regularly - two reasonable walks a day are better than one long one at the weekend.
4. Give your dog something to do when they're left at home during the day - perhaps an edible toy or their favourite plaything.
5. Stop small children from pestering your dog - they have no voice to say they are getting stressed out by it.
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