Puppy tip #3 (The 3, 3, 3 rule)

Have you heard of the 3/3/3 rule? When bringing home a new dog, it takes;

~3 days to decompress

~3 weeks to learn the routine

~3 months to begin feeling at home

This means, that you will not see your dog's full personality until a minimum of three months have passed. I will go into more detail below!

The first 3:

The first three days you have the puppy home, it is important that you do a few things. First, make sure you set clear boundaries from the start. If s/he can't get on the bed tomorrow, don't let them on the bed today! Agree on rules with everyone in your household and ensure everyone agrees to and understands them before bringing home your new puppy. Training starts as soon as they enter your arms! Start your daily routine right away.
When setting boundaries be calm, clear, and gentle. Your puppy is nervous and probably disoriented right now! Everything around them is new, and nothing is familiar. Try not to yell at your puppy. Instead, use redirection techniques. An example of that, is if your puppy is biting your arm, instead of tapping their nose and yelling do this! Tell them "no" in a firm but calm voice. Then give them a bone to chew and praise them when they bite it. This teaches them what behavior is good, and what behavior you like!

Be patient and stay positive! Do not force interactions with the pup and give them a reasonable amount of space. It is important that you let things go at their pace so they do not get too nervous. That can create trust issues down the road!

The second 3:

After 3 weeks, your puppy will begin to feel more comfortable. They will start to test boundaries, and things will begin to get a little harder! Make sure you work on basic obedience with them and give clear directions at all times. Praise every success heavily! Give clear, calm feedback to them when they are acting poorly as well.

The third 3:

This is when your pup will begin to feel completely comfortable in their new home. They will begin to trust their environment as well as you. This is when a true bond will begin to form. Use affection as a resource, and do NOT stop training. More is better, but remember slow and steady wins the race! If you push a pup too much, they will burn out which will lead to poor behavior. Go at their pace. If you kept to the routine, now is when they will begin to understand it. If you follow these steps, your pup will build great habits and you will be on the way to an unbreakable bond with your new furry friend! 












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