By 5 months, your puppy's house training should be well established, and she should be able to wait longer between trips outside. She will average four to six trips daily and gradually decrease to three or four as she enters adulthood. During this period of physical development, your dog will mature sexually. 27 февр. 2014 г.
How much playtime should a 5 month old puppy get?
In fact, when it comes to continuous puppy walking a good rule of thumb is that puppies should have no more than 5 minutes of exercise for each month of age, two times a day. So a five-month-old puppy would have no more than 25 minutes walking twice a day – and this should be decreased in larger breeds.
What can I teach my 5 month old puppy?
You can start teaching basic obedience commands at this age, and you can teach them to walk on a leash. Don't yell or punish your pup because they are especially sensitive to loud noises and trauma at this age. Also, have fun playing games like tug of war and fetch.
How much should a 5 month old puppy sleep?
Although puppies are little bundles of energy, they usually sleep 18-20 hours a day. One minute your puppy may be a miniature tornado, and the next he's fallen soundly asleep, almost mid-dash.
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