When Should You Start Training Your Puppy? | Ep. 221

11/11/2025 31 min Episodio 221
When Should You Start Training Your Puppy? | Ep. 221

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What’s the best time to start training your puppy? YESTERDAY!! The next best time? RIGHT NOW!!Yes this includes even if you juuust brought home your sweet little 8-week-old puppy who’s sleeping 90% of the day! Now the training sessions are going to look a lot different for a brand new baby puppy vs a 6-month-old — and breed can change things up too!Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live! Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! Ep 221 Timestamps:  *1:52 - How soon can start training a 4-month-old maltipoo?4:58 - Is it a good idea to get a Mini Schnauzer puppy when both owners work full time?8:58 - How to stop a 10-week-old puppy, Mini Dachshund from crying when they can’t see you?13:28 - Any tips for training a 7-month-old puppy to stay alone for several hours?13:42 - Is it okay to leave a 10-week-old puppy alone in his crate overnight if he sleeps from 11pm to 6pm?14:28 - Is it okay to start hand-feeding from day one if the puppy is used to 3 meals a day with the breeder, or could that upset their stomach?18:36 - Is it normal for a 3-month-old Dachshund to go crazy barking at other dogs during walks?25:39 - How much out of crate time should a puppy get?For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶