What is the best way to discipline my puppy for misbehavior? Punishment is not a good method to correct misbehavior. By avoiding problems through crating or supervision, providing for all of the puppy’s needs, and setting up the for success, punishment should never be on option. If a warning is needed, an immediately during the act, voiced “no” or “off” or a sharp noise is usually enough to distract a puppy so that you can then redirect the puppy to the correct behavior.
Be consistent
Be prompt
Be firm
Use positive reinforcement
Give timeouts
Don’t use physical punishment
Don’t stare down, drag, or hold down your puppy
Don’t shout or scream