got a new puppy and going to do this right

[Emily_loveschickens]

Hi everyone,
yesterday I got a portguese water dog puppy. I was wondering what I should teach him first. Thanks!

 

[HKG]

I think "come" is usually first.

 

[Callender Girl]

Congrats on the new puppy; it's always so exciting because puppies are pretty much pure love and energy!

"Come" and "sit" are the two I always tried to teach first.

 

[Silkie Princess]

Pics please

 

[black_cat]

https://thecaninechasm.com/
Read the puppy posts here! I love them!


Focus on adding structure to your dog's life- things like waiting to go through a door, waiting to go up the stairs, etc. Make rules for greetings and be consistent enforcing them.
Some important commands are:
-come- I cannot stress this enough. Practice every day using high value treats. Could save a life.
-sit
-down
-stay
-leave it
-drop it
-place

Also work on crate and separation training.

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

Pics please

ok let me get some

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

https://thecaninechasm.com/
Read the puppy posts here! I love them!


Focus on adding structure to your dog's life- things like waiting to go through a door, waiting to go up the stairs, etc. Make rules for greetings and be consistent enforcing them.
Some important commands are:
-come- I cannot stress this enough. Practice every day using high value treats. Could save a life.
-sit
-down
-stay
-leave it
-drop it
-place

Also work on crate and separation training.

Ok because when i leave he cry's like a maniac

 

[gimmie birdies]

When ever you take the puppy outside to potty, tell him/her " Outside, Go pee-pee." the as they are peeing say what they are doing, "Peepee!" As they are doing it, then when they are done, "Good boy, peepee, outside." And hug and cuddle the dog as a reward. Take the dog out often when young. And remember, if the dog has an accident in the house, it is not the dogs fault. Don't punish.

 

[gimmie birdies]

"If you don't love it, leave it." I always think of that country song when people say "Leave it".

It is like they cannot say "No."

I like to tell a dog "No".

 

[HKG]

How old is he?