Training
Teaching Sit, Stay and Come: First Commands
Teach your puppy sit, stay and come with lure-reward training: short sessions, clear steps for each cue, and fixes for the most common problems.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Teach your puppy sit, stay and come with lure-reward training: short sessions, clear steps for each cue, and fixes for the most common problems.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Build a reliable recall with high-value rewards, a long line, fun games and one golden rule: never call your dog for something they dislike.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Puppies grow 28 baby teeth by about six weeks, then swap them for 42 adult teeth by six to seven months. Here's what happens when, and how to help.
October 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Puppies learn what's safe fastest between about 3 and 14–16 weeks. Use this checklist of people, places, sounds and handling to socialise them safely.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Teach your puppy to walk on a loose lead with comfortable equipment, the stop-and-go method, rewards in the right position and a simple practice plan.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Build up alone time slowly, from seconds to minutes, and keep young puppies' absences short. Rough limits by age, a safe setup and signs of distress.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Trim just the tips of your puppy's nails with dog clippers, staying clear of the pink quick. Tools, a step-by-step method and what to do if a nail bleeds.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Why puppies mouth and nip, and how to teach a gentle mouth with redirection, calm breaks and bite inhibition — without shouting or punishment.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Bathe your puppy only when they need it, using lukewarm water and a dog shampoo. Our step-by-step guide covers products, drying and calm first baths.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Young puppies spend most of the day asleep or resting. Learn how sleep changes with age, how to build a nap routine and when sleepiness is a worry.
October 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Everything to prepare before your puppy arrives and a day-by-day plan for the first week: sleep, potty training, feeding, vet visit and socialisation.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
A reward-based potty training plan for puppies: a toilet schedule by age, reading the signs, handling accidents, crate tips and realistic timelines.
October 16, 2026 · 3 min read
A gentle, reward-based crate training plan for puppies: choosing the right crate, a day-by-day schedule, night-time crying and mistakes to avoid.
October 16, 2026 · 3 min read