Puppy Training – Time Management
A lot of people do not realize the time, energy, and effort that goes into training a new dog. It’s a huge commitment! During the initial stages of training, pups do best when they are kept on a schedule. This requires you to alter your daily schedule and incorporate time management along the way. You may end up with a dog who has long-term behavioral problems if you do not have an appropriate amount of time to dedicate to them during training. Let’s take a deep dive into the specifics.
Obedience Training – Two important aspects of successful obedience training are patience and repetition. Both require a dedication of time to yield a positive outcome. It is best to manage schedules and set aside time each day to work on obedience training. Teaching your dog the basic commends of how to sit, stay, and lie down are crucial in their overall success.
Housebreaking – We all know that young puppies have a hard time controlling their bladders and bowels. This requires that you manage your time to create a feeding and sleeping schedule that can be followed by outside time. We recommend that you factor in time to play with your puppy outside as a reward after they successfully eliminate.
Socialization – Socialization skills help puppies become more comfortable around a wide range pf people, animals, and environments. Taking time to socialize your dog means creating opportunities to introduce them to new situations. This will help you shape them in a confident and well-behaved pup!
Consistency – Providing a consistent environment for your new puppy requires setting aside time to develop a household schedule. Making time for your puppy in their formative stages will lay the groundwork for a good relationship and a happy dog.
As you can see, it times a lot of time to ensure that your puppy is heading in the right direction during the training phases. If you lack time management, you are defeating the purpose and essentially wasting your time and theirs. Put in the effort and you will not be disappointed!
