Three weeks down! Week 4 of puppy training starts now. Give yourself a pat on the back for all your socialization efforts to date. Your work is not done. Keep going.
Socialization
| Worth reviewing… | Watch: Youtube Socialization Deconstructed |
| Exposure to variety of obstacles, including: – different surfaces, car rides, construction sites, public transit if you live in the city, etc. |
In Week 4 of puppy training, the prevention is all about rince and repeat. Practice everthing you have learned. Get good at it. Build confidence in your puppy.
Prevention
| Learn how to do Scary Monster | Go to: Prevention, “Scary Monster” |
| Review, review, review! – Focus on problem areas | To help you stay on track with all the exercises use our Prevention Checklist worksheet. |
| Start working on Extended Sit & Down | Go to: Life Skill, “Extending the Sit and Down” |
Games
| Learn the Jackpot Game | Watch: Youtube Crate Training Games – Jackpot (hint: this is awesome for House Training) |
Life Skills
| Start working on Extended Sit & Down | Go to: Life Skill, “Extending the Sit and Down” |
| Learn about a Workable Program – Schedule of re-enforcement | Go to: How Dogs Learn, “A Workable Program” |
| Use | This nifty Worksheet for A Workable Program |
| Review – Calling the puppy |
House Training
| Learn how long puppies should stay crated as they grow into mature dogs | Go to: House Training, Crate Training Page |
| Review: – Concentrate on problem areas | |
| Check Your Puppy’s Development: Maturity/What You Should Be Doing |
Congratulations, you’re just completed Week 4 of Puppy Training! Keep up the great work!! You’ve just got rolling. If you enjoy the training, enrol in a class. These days there is so much to choose from and a lot of fun to be had. Check here for some reliable sources.
