How to break certain habits:

• Chewing: when you catch your puppy chewing on something they aren’t supposed to (i.e. shoes, clothes, towels/blankets) give them something acceptable to chew on like one their toys. Then reward them for chewing on something appropriate.
• Begging for food at the table: never give in to his begging. If you only give in and hand him some of your food every now and then, he will always come back. Give him something to do like a toy to chew on or something else to entertain him while you eat.
• Taking food off the counter: never leave anything edible on the counter where your puppy can jump up and eat it. Put baby gates up to eliminate him from entering the kitchen and learn to teach him the “drop it” rule.