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Crate train in the beginning. It helps with potty training. A crate should be big enough for your puppy to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably. It should not be much larger than that at first, as you are trying to create the concept of a den.
At the start, use their kibble as treats. This will ensure they don’t have stomach trouble with different types of treats. It will also not set up an expectation that treats are always going to be exciting and novel. Save the really exciting treats for the really difficult training.
We really liked “yak” cheese for puppy teeth.
Use a harness and a seat belt right from the start. This protects your dog, and the passengers. Imagine a dog hurtling through the air on any impact. Start early, and they will get used to it.
Buy a paw washer. Every time you do something that your dog is hesitant to do, give them a treat.
A puppy has to have it’s Parvo vaccine before you start taking it out to public areas. This usually happens at 16 weeks.
After this, it’s important to expose your dog to as many different enviroments as you can. Everything is new. Remember to reward good behavior.
Training: consistency is key. Agree which commands you are going to use for what, and be consistent. So we use “go potty”, “sit” and “down”. We also have accompanying hand motions with each of these commands. This means even if it is loud, your dog will understand what you are asking them to do. Senior dogs have trouble with their hearing, and hand commands can ensure you can still communicate with them.