Puppy Training Checklist
Short, kind, repeated training moments are more useful than trying to teach everything in one day. Save your progress as your puppy learns.
HOW THIS TOOL WORKS
Clear advice, not guesswork.
A practical milestone tracker; checked items mean you have practised them, not that a behaviour is fully reliable.
A GOOD NEXT STEP
Make it useful in real life.
Use reward-based training and adapt exercises to your puppy’s age and confidence.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE FROM PETVENTORY
Practise one small skill at a time
Reward-based training can build cooperation and confidence. Keep sessions short and focus on behaviour your puppy can succeed at, then slowly increase distractions.
Progress is not linear
Checking a skill here means you have practised it, not that it works reliably everywhere. Repeat kindly across different safe environments.
Frequently asked question
Does checking a task mean training is finished?
No. Real-life reliability needs continued reinforcement, generalisation and patience.
General guidance only. Always check details that change over time, especially medical and travel requirements.