Raising a young puppy should be a joyful and fulfilling experience. During this stage, puppies need to be raised with love, patience, and understanding. It’s important to remember that anything “bad” your puppy does at this age is not intentional — they are simply learning about the world around them.
This is one of the most critical stages of your puppy’s development, as it lays the foundation for proper socialization and character building. In the toddler stage, puppies learn through direct interaction with their environment. Their natural curiosity, while completely normal, can sometimes lead to unsafe or destructive behaviors such as chewing, choking hazards, or household damage. For this reason, puppy-proofing your home and introducing crate training are essential.
The most common challenges at this stage include potty training, teething and nipping, and barking.
This is a one-time, in-home session lasting approximately 2 hours. During the session, we cover:
Crate training
Sleeping through the night
Proper potty elimination
Nipping and bite inhibition
Early socialization
Appropriate chew toys
Food and nutrition suggestions
I am here to answer all of your questions and help ensure a smooth, stress-free transition for your puppy into their new home environment.
If you have questions about puppy training, crate training, or would like an emailed training packet, please contact us.