At what age should I tie my puppy?
A tie-down is not punishment; it is management. Your dog should be comfortable, have something good to chew on like a stuffed Kong, and something to play with while on tie-down. Experts recommend that you begin house training your puppy when they are between 12 weeks and 16 weeks old.
Can I get a puppy if I work full time?
Raising a puppy when you work full time is possible, but it requires commitment and the chances are you are going to need some help. Puppies don’t stay puppies for long. But while they are little, they need a lot of attention. Puppies need companionship, frequent meals and potty training.
Repeat this game a few times but then stop while you’re still having fun—and before your puppy gets worn out. Do this a few times a day to encourage your puppy to want to come to your side.
After you graduate to outdoor walks, the lifeblood of leash training is repetition and positive reinforcement. Once you’re walking outside, you may want to add verbal cues to your training. While “come” may not be a good verbal cue for walking because you need to use it for other purposes, “Let’s go!” or “This way!” may be more helpful to guide your puppy to walk nicely alongside you.
Every minute you put into training your puppy to walk like a good girl or boy on a leash now will translate into happy walking for years to come!
Once your pup is used to a collar and leash and does a good job of following you and staying by your side, it’s time to put things together.
Once your pup gets the hang of walking beside you indoors, head outside and practice close to home. Finally, you two can hit the sidewalk where you will undoubtedly face plenty of distractions.