Puppy Training

Before you buy a puppy you must understand some basic training steps in order for your puppy to be well behaved from the day you bring it into your home. Follow the below links from the menu to find out about some of these basic puppy training steps. Most importantly never hit or harm your puppy in any way. Always praise your puppy for good behaviour with a treat, toy, or even just lots of attention. Puppy will soon realise why he is being praised and will continue with these good behaviours. Bad behaviours should be ignored. This lack of attention is itself enough punishment for your puppy.

Puppy Maturity
Most dog breeds, puppies mature around the age of 12 months. There are breeds which take alot longer to fully mature, and who remain puppy like until the age of around 24 months. Owning a puppy takes alot of patience, you should be aware that you will have alot of puppy behaviours to deal with until they fully mature.

What to expect by 12 Months
Puppy is now entering adulthood, and by most is now considered a dog. Some 12-month-old dogs still act like adolescents and others are more mature. They should understand their rank and place in the family. The trial-and-error learning phase is over and they should be outgrowing their impulse to take everything in their mouth and chew on it. Most 12 month olds are still playful and curious and need to have plenty of opportunity for exercise. Your dog should be housebroken and sleep through the night.

Adult Weight A small-breed puppy reaches adult weight by 9-12 months A medium-breed puppy reaches adult weight by 12 months. A large-breed puppy reaches adult weight by 18-24 months.

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