Raising a puppy is very rewarding, yet it can be challenging at times. One of the most common questions we receive from pet families is regarding our training recommendations and where to find ongoing training help.
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Getting ready for a puppy
To get ready for your new puppy, make sure you have:
· A secure crate and a comfy bed
. A playpen
· Food and water bowls
· A collar with an ID tag
· Healthy and nutritious puppy food
· Grooming tools and supplies
· Safe toys
· Safe chews
To puppy-proof your home and make it safe for your new puppy:
· Secure loose wires
· Remove toxic plants
· Block off risky areas
· Use baby gates to control access and ensure a safe environment for exploration.
Daily routine for your new puppy
Setting up a daily routine helps both you and your new puppy adjust more easily. Here’s a suggested schedule that covers the essentials, from feeding to potty breaks. By sticking to it, you’ll smooth out the transition as your puppy settles into their new home.
Morning Routine
1. Wake-Up and Potty Time: As soon as your puppy wakes up, carry them outside. They’re likely to pee immediately if they run out of their crate.
2. Breakfast Time: After doing their business, it’s time for breakfast. Use breakfast to train your puppy simple commands.
3. Post-Breakfast Potty: Take your puppy outside between 5-10 minutes after eating. Given their small bladders and digestive systems, they’ll likely need to both pee and poo.
4. Play and Nap Time: When you’re back inside, engage in some playtime. After playtime, it is time for potty break again. Puppies are much like children — they’ll likely want a nap soon. Consistency is crucial for potty training, and puppies are quick learners.
5. Post-Nap Potty: Once they wake up, it’s time to head outside again.
Lunch/ afternoon routine
6. Meal and Potty: If it aligns with your feeding schedule, have another meal and follow it with a potty break. Again, use lunch to train your puppy.
7. Play, Potty Break, and Nap Time
Evening Routine
1. Supper Time: Your puppy should have their last meal during supper time. Again, use the meal to train your puppy.
2. Water Limit: After supper, limit access to water to prevent overnight accidents.
3. Bedtime: Your puppy will go to bed around 10:30 p.m. at Olive’s Doodles. Keep their crate beside your bed during the first few nights. If they cry, comfort them with a toy that smells like their siblings.
Remember, this is just a general guideline, and you may need to adjust the schedule based on your puppy’s individual needs and your daily routine. Be flexible and observe your puppy’s behavior to make necessary adjustments. Additionally, incorporate short training sessions throughout the day to help with basic commands and socialization. Consistency is key in establishing a routine and will contribute to a happy, well-adjusted puppy.
Essential Tips for House Training a Puppy
Follow these tips to set the groundwork for a well-trained and happy puppy!
Keep to a Schedule — Consistency is Key
Create a regular routine for your puppy, including meal times, walks, and potty breaks. Consistency helps your pup understand what to expect, making training easier.
Designate a Potty Area
Select a specific spot in your yard or nearby for your puppy to do their business. Consistency is key, so always take your pup to the same spot.
Signal By Using Cue Words
Choose specific cue words like “go potty” or “pee” to signal to your puppy it’s time to go. Be consistent in using these phrases to avoid confusion.
Positive Reinforcement — Treats and Praise
Always praise your puppy and offer a treat after they successfully go in the designated potty area. Positive reinforcement makes the learning process quicker and more enjoyable for your pup.
Handling Oops Moments
Accidents will happen. When they do, refrain from scolding. Instead, quietly clean up and continue to encourage good behavior.
Handling the Dark Hours
Young pups might not make it through the night without a potty break. If needed, set an alarm for a quick midnight outing.
Feeding Time
Feed your puppy at the same times every day. A consistent diet helps regulate their digestive system, making potty training more predictable.
Watch for Signs
Keep an eye on your pup, especially during the early days. Look for signs that they need to go potty, like sniffing, circling, or whining — and take them outside immediately.
Crate Training — Safe Space and Routine
A crate can be a helpful tool in house training. It provides your pup with a safe space and can be used to control their environment when you’re not around to supervise. Make sure to let them out for potty breaks and playtime regularly.
Puppy Health
Our puppies are started on a deworming schedule at 2 weeks old and dewormed every 2 weeks until they go to their forever homes. Puppies receive their first round of immunizations before they turn 8 weeks and are also given a full veterinarian exam. They are fed a high-quality puppy food and are groomed regularly while in our home. Our puppies come with a two-year genetic health guarantee.
Puppies are raised to believe in themselves and be the best they can be through guiding emotional responses, meeting their innate needs in order, building confidence through intentional and purposeful curriculum and handling that aligns to their sensitive developmental benchmarks, and lastly evaluating each puppy prior to placement to ensure their voice is heard and they are honored and respected not only with their breeder but with their new human as well.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our program, view our available puppies, and contact us with any questions. We are so happy you are here and can't wait to change your life with an Olive’s doodle puppy!