Bringing a puppy into your home is a thrilling yet challenging experience, especially if you’re new to raising dogs. It’s essential to remember that puppies are not tiny humans – they are unique creatures with their own instincts, needs and behaviors. Consistent training is vital for all puppies. Without it, they may not grow into the well-behaved, affectionate companion you envision. The process of teaching your puppy how to learn and interact is a critical foundation that will shape their behavior throughout adulthood. Keeping your puppy motivated and making training enjoyable is key to success. Additionally, exposing them to different environments plays a significant role in their overall development.
Puppy Training Benefits
- Control
- Name Association
- Staying in Place
- Leash Manners
- Crate Training
- House Manners
- Door Manners
- Structured Socialization
- Destructive Behavior
- Peace of Mind
- And More!
Puppy Foundation Training Course
This course is designed to establish essential behaviors in puppies and shape their overall conduct. Our goal is to guide your puppy towards developing the behaviors they need and deserve. Through this course, we aim to lay a solid groundwork for socialization and manners, teaching them key commands such as sit, down, come, stay and fetch during sessions at our facility. Our approach emphasizes building a strong bond with your puppy and creating a supportive learning environment using modern dog training techniques. This foundation will provide your puppy with the invaluable gifts of clarity, understanding and the essential sense of belonging to a pack, promoting mental stimulation, shaping positive behaviors and discouraging undesirable ones.
Should I crate train my puppy?
How early should I start training my puppy?
The vet has advised us against taking the puppy outdoors, but how can I manage the puppy's needs to relieve itself?
Yes, it’s safe to take your puppy outside to go potty. Until your puppy has received the final round of vaccinations, you must try to avoid areas commonly used by other dogs (i.e. dog parks, pet stores, etc).
At what age can a puppy be left?
The duration for which puppies can be left unattended varies based on their age. As dogs mature, their capacity to remain alone increases. Generally, a puppy’s age directly influences the appropriate amount of time they can be left unsupervised.
- Under 10 weeks: 1 hour
- 10-12 weeks: 2 hours
- 3 months: 3 hours
- 4 months: 4 hours
- 5 months: 5 hours
- 6 months: 6 hours
- Over 6 months: Maximum 6-8 hours
