Puppy Skills

Everything you need to know to get started.

Academy | Puppy Skills | Basics

  • 1. Your Puppy's Name

    by Andrew L
    Their Name! This should be the first thing that your puppy learns. Learning their name should be fun and you should try to get this down as soon as...

  • 2. Clicker Intro - Do I need one?

    by Andrew Liutiev
    Clickers 101 If you’ve ever watched any dog training videos, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across something called a “clicker” or heard a...

  • 3. Crate Intro

    by Andrew Liutiev
    Crate! Your puppy’s home inside your home. Dogs used to be den animals, meaning at the end of the day, they need a dedicated place to sleep (a den!...

  • 4. Potty Intro

    by Andrew L
    Potty time! Surprisingly, puppies need to use the washroom just like us. Whether you’re at home, in your apartment, or at a friend’s place, you’ll ...

  • 5. Collar & Leash Intro

    by Andrew L
    Equipment! Having a puppy who loves their collar & leash will make your life 10 times easier, especially if they know not to chew on it! Once t...

  • 6. Walking on a Leash - Intro

    by Andrew L
    Walks! Whether you’re used to being a couch potato or the avid neighborhood walker, get ready to move. Puppies especially young ones (1-2 months) w...

  • 7. Socializing

    by Andrew L
    Socializing 101 Socializing your puppy! Imagine growing up and never having had any friends at all. That would suck quite a bit, right? Socializing...

  • 8. Teething/Nipping

    by Andrew
    Teething! What is it? One of the first chapters you’ll be sure to fully experience when you bring a puppy home for the first time. If you’re not fa...