First-time dog owner here, and I absolutely love my pup, but heās exhausting! Heās 12 weeks old, and while heās good with crate training at night, the daytime is a struggle. I work from home, and even with a playpen, heās a jumper, so I worry about leaving him unattended. If heās in the crate, he cries, and he bites everything even with lots of chew toys around. I know itāll get better with time, but any idea when? lol.
Try this tip I learned from a trainer: when he jumps, turn your back and donāt react. Heāll learn that jumping wonāt get attention. For teething, try white bones stuffed with carrotsāmy dog loved the challenge! Also, stinky chew treats from the pet store worked wonders. Yes, they smell, but heāll love them more than your furniture. Good luck! Someday youāll miss these puppy moments.
@Fifer
This worked for my dog too! Ignoring her when she wanted attention really helped calm the jumping over time.
Enjoy every bit of it! Their puppy years are tough, but they go by fast, and youāll cherish these memories.
Try putting him in the playpen during the day when youāre home to watch. My dogās a jumper, but he surprisingly doesnāt jump the pen! Also, donāt forget the treats but in moderation. It can take 6 months to a year for them to really settle.
Ever tried a spray bottle? That worked wonders when my dog was a puppy. Just a little spritz when he gets too wild.
Consistency is key! What breed is he? And a tired dog is a well-behaved dog. Keep training simple: sit, stay, recall. Use his food for training. I eventually invested in an online training course, and it made a huge difference. My dog went from being a challenging pup to an amazing companion.