You can't have a clean house with an untrained puppy. However, many people have no clue about the proper training methods; that is why you need to learn whatever you can so your dog can be properly trained. The suggestions here should allow you to do so.
If you have to give your dog a verbal correction, be sure that they are sharp, to the point, and short. Do not drag on in a rant to your dog about how bad they are. Simply tell them no an instead steer them towards what you'd like them to do. The tone of your voice should let them know you are serious about the command you are making.
If you want to train your dog, it helps if you can think like a dog. Sometimes, training will get frustrating, but you will need to have patience. You should never give up on them, try looking at it from your dog's vantage point. Imagine the world like they do and that can provide you with a fresh perspective on training.
When tying up your dog, make sure it is not close to another chained dog. The restraints for each dog can become tangled and in an effort to free themselves, they can be injured. For example, a large dog could tangle the chain with a smaller dog, wrapping the chain around the neck of the small dog, causing it to die.
It's important to avoid inadvertently encouraging inappropriate behavior if you want your dog to learn. You should avoid using strips of food or attention to train when you are trying to discourage behaviors. For instance, don't pat your dog on the head if it's jumping up on you.
By training your dog, you are helping him to become a rule follower. A lot of times owners thing training is a one time event. You can encourage your dog to adopt good habits. Dogs, much like kids, do best when they have limits and rules.
When house-breaking your puppy, choose a specific phrase to use when it's time to go outdoors. Use the same word or phrase each time you bring him out to go to the bathroom so that he understands what you want him to do and makes a memory link between the phrase and the act.
Make sure a reward is always handy for whenever the dog does what you want. The reward is a great way to teach your dog that he has performed a task that you wanted him to do. This is the best way to ensure that the dog understands the difference between right and wrong.
All the knowledge you have gained here, should give you a better understanding of how to train your dog in order to maintain a clean home. Being consistent with your training can help you to raise a well behaved and happy dog.