Tips for training a puppy (I)

Tips for training a puppy

Training a puppy is not complicated, but it does require consistency. It's not just about teaching them a routine; we must share activities that entertain them and keep them motivated to learn every day. Here is a guide to help you resolve any questions that may arise during your first few months together.

Tips for training a puppy: what they should learn in the first few weeks

The period of pet education may seem long, however, there are a series of behaviors that will not be difficult for them to learn, and that will serve them forever.

• - Sleeping: Make sure they sleep, from the first day, in the place where they will rest when they are older. If they sleep in your room and then change places, they will see it as a punishment. At first, they will miss you, and you may hear them cry, but in a few days, they will be used to it and will be happy to see you every morning. Don't be alarmed if they sleep a lot; dogs can sleep an average of 15 hours a day.
• - Eating: The amount depends on you, because a puppy doesn't know when to stop. Set specific times and schedule 3 meals throughout the day, distributing the recommended dose by the feed manufacturer according to your puppy's weight. Always buy premium puppy food that meets all your pet's dietary needs.
• - Potty training: If we are persistent in their first weeks, always after they have received all the mandatory vaccinations, we can teach them to relieve themselves outside the house. In the first few days, take them out more often and be patient, as little by little, by instinct, they will learn to relieve themselves on the street. Sometimes it takes a few weeks, sometimes several months, but they end up learning. If one day they do it inside, don't be too strict with them, and whenever they do it outside, reward them with their favorite treat.
• - Walking: The most important thing when we start walks is that they get used to walking with a leash and collar or harness. Make sure it's not too tight, don't pull on the leash, and use words they can identify with walk time such as "out," "street," "let's go," "run"...
• - At home: If they already know all the previous behaviors, being at home will not be a problem. If, for example, they bark, warn them by saying "no," although it's not necessary to scold them excessively; your puppy will soon know that they shouldn't bark at home. Maintain the same attitude if you see them chewing on furniture, and very importantly, do not give them your food; it can be very harmful to their system, especially during their first few months.

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