Patience. Dogs are social animals. That's the reason they run on packs. Like humans they need social interaction. If not with other dogs, then with you. They respond to human emotions and have similar needs emotionally to humans (doesn't mean they can talk to you about their emotions or anything). You will become the alpha dog in their life and they will defer to you (unless they have been maltreated prior to you getting them). They will look up to you for instruction, direction, and emotional support.

If young, they may be stubborn at first, mostly because they haven't learned their place in your pecking order, and like any child or juvenile, they want to do what they want to do. Be patient but stern. Rewaed and praise when they do something right. They like a child live for your praise now.

If I can advise further, just text me on this website. I have raised quite a few dogs in my time. Good luck with your new friend.

Take lots of pictures and show them that you love them every single day. The whole experience will end long before you’re ready for it to be over.

Love your dog and your dog will love you back. Pets are a precious gift, treat as such. ☺

Tell him he's a good dog. Or her.

Never scold or reprimand your dog when you give the command to "come". This command is always a good thing. If your dog won't come go to the dog and bring it to you saying "come dog. Good dog. Come." As you bring the dog to you with the leash.Repeat the command with reward. Liver sausage does the trick. Then they will associate the word "come" with liver sausage. Always reward good behavior. Keep discipline to a minimum. A bing on the butt for not obeying the command "no" is fine. But no rubbing noses in feces.

If you've not yet chosen your dog, do your research! Find a breed compatible with you, your lifestyle, your level of energy/exercise, and your experience. Allow a good quality breeder assist you in your search for the breed and the individual dog/puppy. Then enjoy!
(from an AKC Breeder of Merit, breeder for 40+ years)

You didn't mention the kind of dog, size, disposition, etc ....

All of that matters and there is a dog personality for just about every person.

There are somethings they all have in common. You are adopting a being with the intellectual and emotional development of a three year old. So be prepared for that level of attempted manipulation. Boredom can be a big deal when you can't be with it. So finding things that occupy it's attention solo is a very good thing and can avoid bad habits like chewing, scratching, howling etc.

There are individual problems that can develop as well, but those are more dependent on breed etc ... howling, separation anxiety, thunder fear, etc .... good luck with your new baby.

View some zak george videos on YouTube. I really like his philosophy and energy and he really did help ease me into my 8 week old puppy who's now 9 months old.

I think it also depends on how dedicated new owner is going to be. Asking on my dog list the answers range from: stuffed animal to corgi, lab, standard poodle(but grooming expenses tho), scent hounds (an older hound- but they can also be noisy in the city).

Get a cat.

Shake!

Different breeds priorities... all depends what you expect to get out of a dog and if you can provide what the breed needs. Never underestimate the concept of "Bad Day at the Office". Just as we do... so also dogs. So take in consideration safety of children around the dog.

Please pick up after your dog.

Yes, this is a real movie based on a real book......WHAT?!?!?! LMAO!!!!