Survive the First Week with Your New Puppy: Essential Tips for Success

🐶Crate training is crucial for the safety and training of your new puppy. Start crate training as soon as you bring your puppy home.

🏡Puppy-proofing your home is essential to keep your new puppy safe. Remove any potential hazards and provide a designated play area.

⏰Following a schedule is important for your puppy's routine and training. Set up regular times for potty breaks, meals, playtime, and training sessions.

🚶‍♂️Leash skills are crucial for taking your puppy outside. Start leash training early and make it a positive experience for your puppy.

🗣️Teaching your puppy impulse control and name recognition is important for their behavior and communication. Use positive reinforcement techniques to train these skills.

Should I let my puppy roam freely in the house?

—During the first week, limit your puppy's access to one room to prevent accidents and help with potty training. Gradually increase their access to more rooms as they become more trustworthy.

How do I introduce my puppy to new people and children?

—When introducing your puppy to new people, encourage them to be calm, quiet, and sitting in a chair. Gradually introduce children one at a time, allowing the puppy to approach them on their terms.

How can I stop my puppy from biting?

—Puppy biting is normal, but you can discourage it by redirecting their attention to appropriate chew toys, providing plenty of exercise and mental stimulation, and teaching them bite inhibition.

How often should I take my puppy outside to potty?

—During the first week, take your puppy outside to their designated potty spot every 1-2 hours. Gradually increase the time between potty breaks as they develop better bladder control.

Can I use punishment to train my puppy?

—No, punishment can have negative effects on your puppy's behavior and can damage your relationship with them. Focus on positive reinforcement training techniques to encourage desired behaviors.

00:46Bring your new puppy home in a crate for their safety and to start crate training.

01:23Puppy-proof your home before your puppy arrives to create a safe environment.

03:01Follow a schedule for your puppy's routine, including potty breaks, meals, playtime, and training sessions.

05:43Teach your puppy leash skills early on to make walking outside a positive experience.

06:53Work on impulse control and name recognition to improve your puppy's behavior and communication.

08:47Limit visitors and introduce your puppy to new people slowly to avoid overwhelming them.

09:29Redirect your puppy's biting behavior to appropriate chew toys and provide plenty of exercise and mental stimulation.

09:52Take your puppy outside to their designated potty spot every 1-2 hours during the first week.