Did you bring your puppy home last week? If they are 9 weeks old now, you might notice they are getting a little more brave. They are starting to explore their new world. This is super exciting, but it also means they can get into mischief much faster!
To help you out, here is a simple, stress-free training schedule for your 9-week-old puppy. It is packed with fun games that will make your puppy love learning.
🐾 Quick Guide
- Keep your puppy closely supervised.
- Make their name a positive word.
- Use treats to make learning fun.
- Help your puppy feel comfortable with collar handling.
- Introduce the leash slowly and gently.
📌 Table of Contents
Be an "Eagle Eye" (100% Supervision)
Your puppy is getting very curious about their space. To keep them safe and avoid accidents, you need to watch them every single second they are out of their crate.
Invite the Family to the "Name Game"
Your puppy's name is a magic word, and they need to love hearing it.
Try "Fancy Food Luring"
Last week, your puppy learned to follow a piece of food in your hand. Now, let us make it a tiny bit harder and a lot more fun!
Practice the "Collar Touch"
Many dogs get scared and run away when people reach out to grab their collar. You can easily teach your puppy to love being grabbed!
Introduce the Leash
Your puppy is already great at wearing a collar and dragging a house line. Now, you can start holding the leash!
Keep Training Fun 🐾
By keeping training sessions short, sweet, and full of tasty treats, your puppy will look forward to learning every single day!
Save this guide and come back to it as your puppy grows. 🐶