Before you get a puppy, there are a few things you should know. When you bring the puppy home, you should first show it where to go potty. If it goes there, you should be very happy, pet the puppy, and say, "Good dog!" Then, you have to show it the crate. The puppy will think of it as his home. It will be like his den. There's one thing you shouldn't do, though. Don't bring the puppy home right before vacation. When you leave for vacation, the puppy might get confused about which home is his. So if you at least stay home for a week, then the puppy will probably get used to it. Anyway, if you might be getting a puppy, these things might help.