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Puppy Training Schedule by Age

Ultimate guide-Puppy training schedule by age

When you and I bring a puppy home, we are delighted, but we must not forget that we have a responsibility. That is, to provide a puppy training schedule by age because the puppy does not know how to live with our family, how to behave, where to potty, how to eat, and so on.
When it comes to puppies navigating their new environment and adopting good habits, just like human babies, they learn a lot in the early months.

Puppy training is not just about teaching commands, but also about teaching them behavior, social skills, and discipline. Almost all expert trainers have different puppy training procedures. You can train your puppy yourself according to its age. We will inform you about today.

Things to consider before training your puppy

 Expert trainers say there are two essential components to puppy training :

Relationship building:

Before training your puppy, it is most important that you make them feel safe and secure. Only after the bond of love and trust between them is unbreakable will puppies learn what you teach them in a fun and easy way.

Maintain structure:

It is important to make sure that everything we teach is clear and consistent in their daily lives. This includes things like eating, playing, potty training, bedtime, and what to do or not to do. Relationship building and creating structure are complementary to each other, like an engine and a road.

Curiocity stage between 8-12 weeks old

This age is critically important because a puppy’s brain is developing rapidly. This period is often referred to as the ‘curiosity stage’ or the ‘golden window of socialization.’ During this time, puppies can be effectively trained in the following ways:

lesson 1 : Name recognition

Everyone in this world has their own name. Let’s say we have six people in our family. Everyone has their own name. If we don’t call someone by name, they won’t know who we are calling, and there won’t be any response.
Therefore, puppies should also be named and taught their names because they will stay with you for the rest of their lives. Call your puppy by name when you’re teaching something.

lesson 2 : introduce fundamental commands

 Sit, come, stay & down are the most basic commands for your puppy. We recommend introducing sit & come commands during mealtime.
For “stay, “ask your puppy to sit, and reward them for not moving.
And to teach “down, “lure your puppy from a sit by moving a treat from their nose straight down to the floor, then reward them once they lie down.
These fundamental commands will help you control your puppy’s impulses.

lesson 3 : potty & Crate training

Potty training

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When your puppy enters your home, you should start potty training as soon as possible. You should choose a specific time and place to potty train.
For example, it’s a good habit to go to the bathroom at a particular time after waking up in the morning, after eating, or before going to bed.
You should praise or give a small token when the puppy goes potty in the right place, which will motivate them to learn quickly.
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crate training

 Crate training is one of the most valuable assets for puppy training and puppy parents. Place your puppy in a crate of the appropriate size where the puppy feels comfortable and relaxed.
Make the crate a safe place in your home by making it easy to use and comfortable.
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lesson 4: Start socialization in the indoor environment

The easiest way to socialize a puppy from 8 to 12 weeks old is in your home. Gradually introduce the puppy to new sounds and experiences at home.
Expose the puppy to different types of people, such as children, adults, and people wearing hats. Introduce him to common household noises such as TVs, blenders, doorbells, etc.

lesson 5: guide chewing and mouthing habits

Puppies explore the world using their nose and mouth. Puppies start teething at 8-12 weeks of age, at which time they start to show a habit of chewing on furniture, shoes, and people’s hands and feet.
Therefore, you should provide them with safe chew toys to change this habit.

lesson 6: additional training schedule by this age

At 8-12 weeks, puppies should be doing very short walks of about 50-200 feet at a time, with frequent sniff breaks and no pressure to continue if they resist. Formal leash or heeling training should be limited to just 2 minutes per walk. They can enjoy short “sniff and turn” sessions of up to 15 minutes, but no guided running – just short spurts during playtime. For jumping training limited to bars on the ground at wrist height, and for stairs training attempted under close supervision, no more than 2-3 steps. Includes rolling balls or pulling toys in a gentle circle for safety play and tugging with low-placed toys, and supervised play times of 10-15 minutes with other puppies. A nap time should also be enforced to avoid overexertion.

confidence & Ranking stage between 12-16 weeks

This phase may include a continuation and expansion of what was trained in 8-12 weeks. This helps to increase the puppies’ confidence level.

lesson 7 : Start socialization in the outdoor environment

After training in an indoor environment, puppies should be gradually acclimated to the outdoor environment, including exposure to noises such as traffic, public transportation, and car rides, as well as socializing with people of all ages and other dogs in the park.

lesson 8: practice impulse control

Continue to use fundamental commands to control your puppy’s impulses.

lesson 9: expansion of additional training by this age

Walks can be gradually increased up to 200 feet, with sniff and stroll sessions extended to around 20 minutes at a relaxed pace.
Puppies still should not have directed running, but they may run freely during play.
Jumping should remain minimal—bars on the ground and short ramps only.
Continue tugging games from ground level, and make playtimes of 10–15 minutes for safety with monitoring.

growth of puppy stage by 4-6months

By this age, your puppies will have learned many lessons well. At this stage, puppies can be made more independent through the training given below.

lesson 10 : Leave your puppy alone

At this age, get your puppy used to being left alone for short periods of time, whether through crate training or some other type of safe, enclosed space. This will help puppies build their confidence level.

lesson 11 : Additional expansion of training by this age

By now, you may extend walks up to 200–400 feet, and sniff and stroll sessions can reach 45 minutes at a slow pace.
Adjust Formal leash training sessions typically last 5–10 minutes each.
Avoid forceful directed running, but free, polite play will be good for them.
Low jumps can be raised to about half elbow height.
Tug games stay low and controlled. Supervised playdates limited to last 20–30 minutes, with kibble or treats on hand to break up for rough play.

puppy training schedule by stage between 6-12 months

Lesson 12 : Use constant reinforcement for reliable commands.

 By this age, your puppy masters the basics; it’s time to strengthen their skills by increasing the 3Ds: distance, duration, and distraction, according to expert trainers.
Gradually add more space between you during commands, ask them to stay in position for longer periods, and introduce new distractions for them to work with.
Use a long-line for secure outdoor practice, especially for recall from a distance. Continue to challenge them by meeting them in busy environments to further develop their attention and obedience.

lesson 13 : expansion of additional training by this age

By this age, puppies can walk continuously on soft ground for 20-30 minutes, as well as 60-minute sniffing and rolling sessions with plenty of breaks.
Walking can also be started cautiously. Extend leash training sessions up to 5-10 minutes. Don’t force puppies for the long run, and long play.
Gradually increased jumping challenges, but supervision is important – especially on stairs. If toys are kept low, and a 20-30 minute play date and time is ideal, tugging is safe to avoid injuries, always implement a nap and rest period.
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