06/02/2026
Today is National Repeat Day. Today is National Repeat Day.
It's National Repeat Day, but here's a training tip: when it comes to teaching skills to your puppy, less is more!
🚫 Repeating cues over and over doesn’t teach your puppy the behavior you want.
Repeating cues actually makes them LESS valuable.
Puppy parents often call their puppy to come MANY times during the day. Most of the time the puppy isn’t coming. So they call again and again & again.
These puppies are learning that sometimes they come, sometimes they don’t.
The word loses its meaning and isn’t very important. (Did you know one of the top complaints we get from clients is that their puppy is blowing them off and won’t come when called? This is one of the reasons why).
✨ It takes 100’s of repetitions for a behavior to become solid. If you’re not practicing over and over and over, you won’t get the desired behavior you’re looking for.
💖 Reward, reward, reward! Shower your puppy with positive reinforcement to communicate that they've nailed the behavior you're looking for. Treats, praise, and belly rubs go a long way in reinforcing their good choices! 🥓
🌍 In Order for your puppy to perform ALL the skills you want, EVERYWHERE you want, you have to practice over and over and over again in different locations.
🔑 Consistency is the magic ingredient! If you want your puppy to ace door manners or greet guests politely, make sure to practice those behaviors every single time. Clear expectations lead to well behaved puppies.
Training takes time and patience (and should always be fun for you puppy! 🎉)
Celebrate National Repeat Day by putting these tips into action and helping your puppy become the best version of themselves!
