The First Few Months Of Puppy Training—Focus On What Matters!
In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe, owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine, dives into puppy training essentials. While many dog owners expect their young puppies to master commands like recall, leash walking, and stay, Kati explains why that’s unrealistic—and what you should focus on instead.
The key to successful puppy training? Controlling outcomes. Puppies don’t need to be off-leash reliable yet—they need guidance, structured reinforcement, and consistent management. Kati covers practical strategies like using long lines for recall, leash pressure for calm behavior, and rewarding natural choices.
She also debunks common myths, emphasizing that rushing obedience leads to frustration, while building a foundation through structure, engagement, and positive reinforcement leads to long-term success.
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