A little round up — we’ve got more! In the meantime, here’s what to get started on with your pup if you haven’t started training yet: Set structure from day 1 (or as soon as possible if you have already brought your puppy home) — easiest way to do this is by getting your puppy on a daily schedule. We do a rotation of crate times and free times throughout the day. When a puppy knows what’s coming up next they settle easier and start exhibiting better behavior. Use your puppy’s mealtimes as traini

Using meals for training and eliminating any “free” food/treats throughout the day is one of the quickest ways to get a puppy food motivated. We’re NOT talking about starving your puppy. (And if your puppy is underweight or having weight issues, please consult with your vet before potentially skipping a meal.) Puppies can be finicky and picky, and if we start giving food whenever THEY want, it can quickly develop into a bad habit. We want our pups to love their food and love to work for their fo

Here's what we recommend to start training with your 4-6 month old puppy: ✅ Heel practice: around the neighborhood ✅ Obedience commands: practice outdoors in new locations ✅ Advance commands by adding the 3Ds (distance, distractions duration) ✅ Begin to wean off food rewards Continue with everything from Parts 1-3! Here’s a recap: Part 3: 3-4 month old puppy: * Structured play: tug fetch * Heel practice in front or backyard * Command combinations indoors hold commands for longer * Commands: Stay