Puppy training: the first 30 days
A week-by-week roadmap to set your new puppy up for a calm, confident life. The first month sets the tone for your puppy’s entire life. Focus on socialisation, gentle structure, and bonding, not commands. Week 1: Settling in. Keep the world small. One room, one feeding spot, one set of humans. Week 2: Name & potty rhythm. Use food rewards, never punishment. Week 3: Crate, leash, gentle handling. Touch every paw daily. Week 4: Begin meeting calm, vaccinated dogs. Start short outings. Across all four weeks: 14 hours of sleep a day is normal. Overtired puppies bite. Calm, consistent humans raise calm, confident dogs.
