Bringing home a new puppy is exciting but overwhelming. The first 30 days are critical for establishing good habits. Here is a practical week-by-week training plan.
Week 1: Settling In and Name Recognition
- Set up a consistent feeding and potty schedule
- Teach your puppy their name by saying it and rewarding with treats when they look at you
- Start crate training with positive associations (treats, toys, comfort)
- Begin potty training: take them outside every 2 hours and after meals
Week 2: Basic Commands
- Teach sit, stay, and come using positive reinforcement
- Keep training sessions short (5-10 minutes, 3-4 times daily)
- Continue potty training consistency
- Introduce leash walking indoors first
Week 3: Socialization and Impulse Control
- Expose your puppy to different people, sounds, and environments
- Practice leave it and drop it commands
- Begin supervised interactions with other vaccinated, friendly dogs
- Work on not jumping on people
Week 4: Reinforcement and Advanced Basics
- Practice all commands in increasingly distracting environments
- Extend stay duration gradually
- Begin loose-leash walking outdoors
- Address any emerging behavioral issues with consistency
Golden Rules of Puppy Training
- Never use punishment-based training. Positive reinforcement works faster and builds trust
- Be consistent. Everyone in the household should use the same commands and rules
- End every session on a positive note, even if progress was slow
- Patience is everything. Your puppy is a baby learning an entirely new world
Thirty days will not create a perfect dog, but it will establish the foundation for a well-behaved, confident companion for years to come.
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