You probably know by now that your Poodle is a very intelligent dog. You may want to begin training your dog simple commands such as sit, stay, come and lie down. Positive reinforcement or a reward, such as nice praise or a favorite treat can be very helpful when teaching good behavior or new commands to your Poodle.
Be consistent when training your dog. Remember to keep your Poodle's attention and have some fun during training. Reward your Poodle when he demonstrates the desired behavior that you are teaching him.
You may want to watch this Video on Teaching Puppy to Sit | DailyPuppy.com, a puppy training video which shows a nice demonstration on how to teach a puppy to sit on command. The dog expert works with a Boxer puppy in the video and she shows how to reward good behavior with treats while teaching the puppy how to sit.
In general, it may be helpful to try to maintain a regular daily routine or schedule so that it will be easier for your Poodle to understand what is expected of him. Hopefully, you will both enjoy your quality time together when you are teaching him new commands and having some fun together!
