Some training can begin as soon as the puppy can open its eyes and walk. Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as “sit,” “down,” and “stay,” as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age.
What is the first thing I should train my puppy?
The first thing you'll need to teach your new puppy “place” is an area that belongs 100% to your dog—a dog bed, mat, or crate are the best options. Your goal is to teach your dog the “place” command so no matter what's going on around them, they'll know the best things happen when they're in their place.
What should I teach my dog first?
House Training and Crate Training Therefore, house training (also called housebreaking or potty training) is one of the first things you need to work on with your dog. Crate training can be a very helpful part of the training process.
What should I teach my puppy in the first week?
Start by training your puppy to recognize his name, then move on to simple commands like "come" and "stay." You also want to start crate training during this time to help your puppy when he needs to be home alone.
What are the first 5 commands to teach a puppy?
The basic commands Five basic commands that are useful for your dog to know are; sit, down, stay, come and walking nicely on the lead.
