I am Your Puppy
I am a your puppy and I will love you to the end of the earth, but there are few things you need to know about me.
I am a puppy, this means that my intelligence and capacity for learning are the same as an 8-month-old child. I am a puppy; I will chew EVERYTHING I can get my teeth on—this is how I explore and learn about the world. Even HUMAN children put things in their mouths. It's up to you to guide me to what is mine to chew and what is not.
I am a puppy; I cannot hold my bladder for longer than one to two hours. I cannot "feel" that I need to poop until it is actually beginning to come out. I cannot vocalize nor tell you that I need to go, and I cannot have "bladder and bowel control" until 6-9 months. Do not punish me if you have not let me out for three hours and I tinkle. It is your fault. As a puppy, it is wise to remember that I NEED to go potty after: eating, sleeping, playing, drinking, and around every two to three hours in addition. If you want me to sleep through the night, then do not give me water after 8 p.m. A crate will help me learn to housebreak easier, and will prevent your being mad at me.
I am a puppy, accidents WILL happen, please be patient with me! In time I will learn.
I am a puppy, I like to play. I will run around, chase imaginary monsters, chase your feet and your toes and “attack” you, chase fuzzballs, other pets and small kids. It is play; it's what I do. Do not be mad at me or expect me to be sedate, mellow and sleep all day. If my high energy level is too much for you, take me for a walk or maybe you could consider an older rescue from a shelter or rescue group. My play is beneficial; use your wisdom to guide me in my play with appropriate toys, and activities like chasing a rolling ball, or gentle tug games, or plenty of chew toys for me. If I nip you too hard, talk to me in "dog talk" by giving a loud YELP; I will usually get the message, as this is how dogs communicate with one another. If I get too rough, firmly but gently tell me 'no' and/or give me an appropriate chew toy.
I am a puppy; hopefully you would not yell, hit, strike, kick or beat a 6-month-old human infant, so please do not do the same to me. I am delicate, and also very impressionable. If you treat me harshly now, I will grow up learning to fear being hit, spanked, kicked or beaten. Instead, please guide me with encouragement and wisdom. For instance, if I am chewing something wrong, say, "No chew!" and hand me a toy I CAN chew. Better yet, pick up ANYTHING that you do not want me to get into. I can't tell the difference between your old sock and your new sock, or an old sneaker and your $200 Nikes.
I am a puppy and I am a creature with feelings and drives much like your own, but yet also very different. Although I am NOT a human in a dog suit, neither am I an unfeeling robot who can instantly obey your every whim. I truly DO want to please you and be a part of your family and your life. You got me (I hope) because you want a loving partner and companion, so do not relegate me to the backyard when I get bigger, do not judge me harshly but instead mold me with gentleness and guidelines and training into the kind of family member you want me to be. Take the time to understand me as a canine animal. Learn what instincts I have and help me satisfy them.
I am a puppy and I am not perfect, and I know you are not perfect either. I love you anyway. So please, learn all you can about training, puppy behaviors and caring for me from your veterinarian, books on dog care and even through researching on the computer! Please teach me with love, parience, and understanding, all I want is you to love me.
One day I will grow into a handsome dog, hopefully that you will be proud of and that you will love me as much as I love You!
Love your puppy 
