Week 2 of Puppy Training

This is Week 2 of Puppy Training. With the first week of socializing your puppy under your belt you should be feeling a bit more confident, and hopefully having some fun at the same time. Your work is not finished yet. Read on and see how you can add to your socialization efforts.

Socialization

Refine your socialization	Watch this Youtube: Socialization Deconstructed
Exposure to objects that move or make sounds, including: – a motorized toy, a skateboard, etc.
Introduce your pup to loud noise: Turn up the volume: Bang pots, slam doors, play MTV loud (don’t frighten the pup)
Concentrate on known problems	Use: A Social Schedule

Ask your veterinarian what‘s important to her or him when it comes to training a dog. You may be surprised to learn how much they will appreciate that you are doing handling exercises with your puppy.

Prevention

Begin working on Handling Exercises	Go to: Prevention, Handling Exercises Page
Start ”Child Proofing” games	Go to: Prevention, “Children and Dogs”
Trade You	Go to: Prevention, “Trade You”

The absolutely great thing about playing games with you puppy is that it helps tie all your training together and keep things fun at the same time. Dive into the list below and get at it.

Games

Drop it	Go to: Games, “Drop It”
Soft Mouth Progress
Review Resource Guarding
Flying Solo
Teach your puppy Follow me	Go to: Games, “Follow Me”

Generally, when people think of puppy training they are thinking of Life Skills. They want a dog that sits when asked, doesn’t pull on a leash, etc. This is a reminder to you that these skills, while important, are not time sensitive. So do keep that in mind as you go along.

Life Skills

Walking your Dog: Luring	Go to: Life Skills, “Walking Your Dog: Luring”
Teach a hand target	Watch:: Ultimate Puppy’s YouTube Teach a hand target
Review Sit, Down, and Stand – Indoors/outdoors	Go to: Life Skills, Sit, Down & Stand Page