The Perfect Puppy Training Schedule
Creating the perfect puppy training schedule involves consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement. Here is a comprehensive daily schedule to help train your puppy effectively. Following this schedule will help establish a solid foundation for your puppy’s training and development, creating a well-behaved and happy dog.
Morning
6:00 AM - Wake Up & Potty Break
Take your puppy outside immediately upon waking up to their designated potty spot.
6:15 AM - Feeding Time
Provide breakfast. Follow with water.
6:30 AM - Short Play & Training Session
Engage in a short play session followed by basic command training (sit, stay, come).
7:00 AM - Potty Break
Take your puppy outside again after the play session.
Mid-Morning
9:00 AM - Crate Time/Nap
Place your puppy in their crate for a nap. Puppies need plenty of rest.
11:00 AM - Potty Break
After the nap, take your puppy outside for another potty break.
11:15 AM - Socialization/Walk
Take your puppy for a walk or introduce them to new environments/people. This helps with socialization.
Afternoon
12:00 PM - Feeding Time
Provide lunch. Follow with water.
12:30 PM - Short Play & Training Session
Engage in play followed by another training session focusing on basic commands or new tricks.
`1:00 PM - Potty Break
Take your puppy outside again after the training session.
1:15 PM - Crate Time/Nap
Another nap time in the crate for your puppy.
Mid-Afternoon
3:00 PM - Potty Break
After the nap, take your puppy outside for a potty break.
3:15 PM - Playtime/Training
Engage in an extended play session or training to focus on leash walking or other advanced commands.
Evening
5:00 PM - Feeding Time
Provide dinner. Follow with water
5:30 PM - Potty Break
Take your puppy outside after dinner.
6:00 PM - Socialization/Quiet Play
Gentle play or socialization with family members. Introduce new sounds or environments calmly.
7:30 PM - Potty Break
Another trip outside for a potty break.
8:00 PM - Crate Time/Nap
Evening nap time in the crate for your puppy.
Night
10:00 PM - Potty Break & Bedtime Routine
It's the final potty break of the day. Wind down with calm activities to prepare your puppy for bed.
10:30 PM - Bedtime
Place your puppy in their crate for the night.
Additional Tips
Consistency: Maintain a consistent routine to help your puppy understand what to expect and when.
Positive Reinforcement: Always reward your puppy with treats, praise, or playtime for good behavior.
Monitoring: Monitor your puppy for signs they need to go potty, such as sniffing or circling.
Crate Training: Use the crate as a positive space where your puppy feels safe, not as a punishment.
Patience: Training a puppy takes time. Be patient and understand that accidents and setbacks are normal.
