First to complete - exercise. The dog needs at least a walk/day with the pack leader every day for at least one hour to satisfy his physical and psychological needs. It's not enough to get him tired. He needs you to walk him. This way you get him tired, he explores with you and fulfills psychological needs of information and you get to build authority as a leader. Also, please remember not to allow him to walk in front of you - his shoulders can be near your leg, but not more than that and don't allow him to do whatever he wants. No smelling, peeing on tress, eating from the grass, turning around and pulling the leash to see other dogs - none of that. He must focus on the walk and you must correct every attempt not to.
Second to complete - discipline. Discipline means showing the dog what to do and gaining his respect as a leader. Discipline is not punishment. Correction must be firm, but calm. Exactly as a pack dog leader would do to the dogs in the pack. The dog barks after a cat - calmly but firmly say NO, pulling his leash a little towards the right dirrection. NO is a very strong word and the dog will learn soon to understand it if you add the correct tone. Say NO firmly and the dog will understand that he did something wrong soon enough. Don't expect a 2 month pup to pick up everything. Our Troti is already 9 months old and by the time he was 5-6 he knew clearly what NO meant. Dogs are smart animals and they pick up very fast, especially when they are young.
Last to complete - affection. Even if your dog is very cute - all of them are, remember that in the wild a pack leader doesn't offer them too much affection and doesn't hug them or kiss them all day long. Give your dog affection only when he is calm and really deserves it. Don't give affection is he's nervous or angry.
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