Puppy Fun

Having a new puppy in the house is great fun, rewarding and exhausting! The first thing you realise is that your new best friend needs a lot of attention. This is only to be expected but make sure you give you puppy the right type of attention and you will end up with a well balanced, happy puppy eager to enter into the next stage of training with enthusiasm.

There are lots and lots of books giving information about what you should concentrate on when first in possession of your puppy. However, what I have compiled here is a list of simple do’ and don’ts that will hopefully make your first few months easier and allow you and your puppy to develop a relationship that is long lasting and beneficial to you both.

For ease of use I have used she/her in the text:

Do:

Get your puppy used to her name by repeated use and praise when she responds
Establish a feeding routine with her as soon as possible
Feed yourself (and family) first to help your puppy understand who is the ‘leader’ of the family
Within 20 minutes of her eating take her outside for a wee and to evacuate her bowels
Take her outside regularly for a wee as puppies are like babies and need to go lots!
Praise her when she does the toilet outside
When she has an accident indoors, firmly tell her no, then take her outdoors (even though she wont be ready to do anything)
Establish a 20 to 30 minute routine a day dedicated to training
Speak firmly and with authority when training your puppy
Establish her sleeping area, make this comfortable for her with toys available
Make her feel part of the family by involving her in activities and outings
Be consistent if you decide to give treats, use them wisely as part of her training routine for maximum benefit
Get your puppy uses to her name by repeated use and praise when she responds
Start grooming your puppy regularly to get them used to the brush, come etc

Don’t:

Go to your puppy if she cries at night when left in her bed – leave her, it will do more harm than good to give her attention at this time
Hit or strike your puppy
Make your puppy frightened of you
Feed you puppy from your table or plate
Give treats, if at all, outside the training routine
Start any formal obedience training until your puppy is at least over 5 months – allow them to be a puppy and have fun first!
Allow inconsistencies in your behaviour confuse your puppy

I hope you have found this helpful – have a happy puppy time :o)

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