Puppies are a lot of work. They are also a lot of fun, but they need a lot of time and attention. Dogs need several hours of exercise or playtime per day. They have many things to learn. It is a good idea to read about the best way to train a new dog properly6. Photo courtesy of Greg Harper, 2013. You should practice teaching the puppy to come when you call. Reward them for good behavior with nutritious treats7. Before long, you will have a great friend. 6. Thomas, Denise. Dogs Make the Best Pets. Houghton-Mifflin. 2001. 7. Hunter, Eric. Training Your New Puppy. Hyperion. 2003. 36 You can tell that the report writer put the research material in her own words because A. the report is interesting to read. B. the report doesn't have any quotation marks. C. the report doesn't have any sources. D. the report writer used footnotes.