Puppy Talk

Can You Take Your Puppy Outside Before it is Fully Vaccinated? This is a great question that was a comment on one of my YouTube videos. The short answer is "Yes, But Follow These Rules To Stay Safe."
Links to supporting articles and Podcasts:

• PawsGeek.com article: https://www.pawsgeek.com/can-i-take-my-puppy-outside-before-it-is-vaccinated/
• ThePamperedPup.com article: https://www.thepamperedpup.com/when-can-puppies-go-outside/
• A Letter on Puppy Socialization: http://trainyourdogmonth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/APDT_TYDMRKLetter.pdf
• An alternative to pee pads - Fresh Patch: https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/an-alternative-to-pee-pads/

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Leash training your puppy is an essential part of obedience and discipline. Leash training will get your puppy out of the house to learn socialization skills and how to behave in public. These are called Leash Manners. Here are three tips to help leash train your puppy.

1. Keep the walks short, about 5-10 minutes. Long walks for young puppies ages 8-24 weeks could result in them losing focus and energy, enabling them to check out and develop unwanted behaviors.
2. Focus on discipline and obedience while on the walks. Have your puppy go out in your driveway or sidewalk and sit. They must learn patience and be desensitized to distractions such as other dogs, people, and cars.
3. Finish the walk with a calming ritual on the puppy's bed when they come inside from the walk. This conditions them to develop the habit of exercise followed by relaxation. You can use a Kong, Lickimat, bully stick, or a deer antler to help them settle.

More tips can be found in my book Leash Training Your Puppy, available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and audiobook. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVGJ3DPQ

Online course, Leash Training Your Puppy: https://www.puppytraining.dog/leash-training-your-puppy

Puppy Training and Puppy Vaccines https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/can-you-take-your-puppy-outside-before-it-is-fully-vaccinated/

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Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

This episode features FAQ's from out Tiktok page:

1. How do I teach the drop it command?
2. How do I stop my puppy from pulling on leash?
3. What do I do if my puppy has anxiety?
4. How do I socialize my puppy during COVID-19 Pandemic?
5. At what age should I start training my puppy?

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Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
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Commands I Don’t Recommend for Puppies:

• Off
• Stop
• No

Teach the puppy what you want it to do, not what you want it to stop doing. In this episode, I explain in more detail the training methodology.

Discover a simple and effective method for loose-leash walking your puppy with my new book Leash Training Your Puppy.

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Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

You must put in the work yourself to raise a puppy successfully. A dog trainer cannot fix all of the dog issues and strengthen your relationship with the dog. Dog trainers give advice and suggestions and help educate you on how to solve problems. You have to do the work. You have to put in the time with your dog.
Things you can do right now:

• Check your emotions - let go of all stress, anxiety, fear, and worry.
• Don’t get frustrated with your puppy - they can sense your frustration, and they will also be frustrated because they don’t know what you want.
• Set the puppy up for success - focus on what you want the puppy to do and learn, not stopping or fixing the puppy.
• Set clear rules and boundaries and enforce them - this includes what rooms they are allowed into, how they must behave in the house, and how they behave on walks.
• Manage expectations - be patient, and don’t expect your puppy to learn everything overnight.

Follow the L.E.G.S.® model for behavior issues, created by Kim Brophey:

• Learned - Understanding how dogs learn helps identify effective ways to teach them new behaviors. Like humans, dogs are always learning, and not just in training sessions. Through learning, all animals learn to adapt to new situations.
• Environmental - The environment is everything an animal interacts with, and we humans can control it to promote a safe environment for our dogs. Examining and adjusting environmental factors helps promote positive behavior from your dog.
• Genetics - Recognizing the unique characteristics of your dog’s breed/s reveals your dog’s natural instincts. Each breed has its own set of genetic instructions that affect its behavior, such as herding instincts or protective tendencies.
• Self - Understanding your dog’s unique personality is crucial for successful mediation between you and your dog. Age, gender, nutrition, health status, and reproductive status all contribute to developing an animal’s distinct character and behavior.

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan