An 18 month plan to raise your NYC puppy.

-Basic cues

-Socialization with dogs and people

Until vaccinated, introduce to as many people as possible inside and outside home
Once vaccinated, begin introduction to dogs

-Potty Training

-Desensitization

-Crate/play pen training

-Basic manners and boundaries

Proper greetings
Establishing play and time out boundaries with humans, especially during teething

-Leash and walking skills

-Dealing with teenage dogs

-Introduce trick training for further stimulation

Begin work on novice and intermediate level tricks
This gives structure, stimulation, and keeps the young dog interested in working with you

-At this point, many dogs will become fully developed adults.

-Adult dogs often change a lot from when they were puppies. Adult dogs may:

Stop being as interested in going outside or walking
Not be as friendly to people or dogs as when they were younger
Develop new quirks and behaviors that can result from having a higher functioning and developed brain (e.g. anxiety)

-We will be here to help everyone adapt to new changes in behavior, and handle any issues that might end up developing

-Walker, trainer, and owner consistency during this period is crucial!!

-For larger dogs, the many of them will still be going through the teenage months all the way up through 2 years (and occasionally further!)

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