10 Common Puppy Mistakes: What To Do Instead!

I have owned nine puppies and had many rescue dogs new to my home, and all have become amazing adult dogs. It might seem I was lucky, but the truth is that I followed a process! And there are things that I don’t do with my puppies or dogs when they come to live with me. I’m covering the 10 common mistakes that people make with a new puppy. Avoiding these 10 things that people do intentionally or inadvertently when they get a new puppy will set puppies up for success.

In the episode you'll hear:
• The 10 mistakes to avoid when your new puppy comes home.
• About the layers of the 5C Formula applied to puppy raising for confidence.
• How clarity for me starts with a puppy learning how to be excited and how to be calm.
• That you have permission to go shopping before your puppy arrives.
• Why to decide the method of training you want to use with intention.
• About having realistic expectations because puppies are babies.
• How to create an environment to set a puppy up for success and confidence.
• The importance of keeping your slippery floors covered so puppy does not slide.
• Why to avoid indoor pee pads if you want your puppy to potty outside.
• About the appropriate timing of socializing puppies.
• How an overtired puppy is cranky, overstimulated, and needs sleep.
• Why I encourage you to have your new puppy sleep in the bedroom at night.
• A bonus tip to prevent counter surfing and scavenging from the get-go.

Resources:
1. Podcast Episode 21: The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers for Confidence with Anything -    • The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers fo...  
2. YouTube Video: Vet Visits For Dogs: How To Create A Positive Experience For Everyone -    • Vet Visits For Dogs: How To Create A ...  
3. Podcast Episode 146: Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really Exist? -    • Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really...  
4. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training -    • Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett D...  
5. Podcast Episode 58: How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids -    • How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and D...  
6. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions:    • Dog Body Language: Understanding Cani...  
7. Podcast Episode 70: Critical Info for Your Puppy’s First Day and Night at Home -    • Critical Info for Your Puppy's First ...  
8. **Dirty Dog Doormat Runner - https://geni.us/dirty-dog-runner
9. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) -    • Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Eas...  
10. Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night -    • Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night: Pr...  
11. Blog Post: All About Dogs Sleeping in the Bedroom - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
12. Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! -    • How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?...  
13. Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice (IYC) - https://dogsthat.com/y/iycsummit

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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.

A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained.

Susan is now helping thousands of dog owners in 132 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded in the science of how animals learn.
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