Hi and welcome....We brought our pup home at 8 weeks..He is now nearly 5 months old. At first it is very difficult to make them understand what is expectedof them. With potty training...is your pup paper trained at all? If he is have plenty of paper near to the entrance that you use...With going outside it does take time. I spent at least 10-15 mins each time with my pup just walking around the yard till he did his Duties. Have a word for what you expect him to do..i.e. I use "Quickies" for a wee wee. and "Duties" for No 2s. Always use these words even when the pup is doing his business..and always praise a lot afterwards. You will get to know the signs when he want to go out...pacing usually no 1 and circles no 2.
With the nipping and biting yes..mine did..still does a bit in fact...that is teething..again lots of patience is needed and a watchful eye..and not leave him with any youngsters that he may nip etc.
It is hard work. I have had several pups over the years...they are all different...and this latest seems more hard work than my others were.
With regard to sleepless nights...Are you crating the pup? This will help...Try not to go to him when he does cry..again its hard....and as for barking..again try to ignore this if you can.
Lots of love and play times and make sure you have boundaries and stick to them...let the pup know right away that you are th boss ..not him...
Believe me in a few weeks you will see a big difference.
Good Luck..
Chrisann.xxx
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