07/11/2025
Puppies are maybe the most adorable creatures on the planet... but they ARE a ton of work!
We have a few tips and tricks to help train your puppy for house training and nipping.
✅First, house training. Accidents happen!
-We can help prevent these accidents by encouraging the behaviour we want to see, like giving treats after they've eliminated outside.
-If they do have an accident in the house, the best course of action is to completely ignore the behaviour. No positive OR negative reactions is the best way forward, because accidents can be caused by excitement or stress.
-Bringing your puppy outside after eating, playing, or sleeping, and as many times as possible in between is another tip to keep them on track and learning.
✅Nipping is a common puppy behaviour that we want to nip in the bud as soon as possible. Puppies can bite for a number of reasons, like playing, teething, or fear.
-To prevent playful nipping, ignoring the behaviour is again the best practice. Avoidance of the trigger (like hands) is also recommended. So, remove hands or feet, stand up, and walk away from your puppy.
-Reward with a treat when they are playing nicely.
-Provide safe chew toys when they're teething to reinforce positive behaviours.
As you can see there are some common tips there - positive encouragement, and avoiding the trigger. Consistency is key in puppy training, and can be frustrating in the moment, but keeping up with these tips will ensure a happy, well-trained puppy!
If you feel that your puppy needs further behavioural training, please contact us for a list of recommended trainers.
These four beautiful puppies came to us for their first puppy vaccines in June, and were VERY popular among the staff, as you can see 😅
