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Can an 8 - week old puppy be fully potty trained?

An 8-week-old puppy’s bladder is about the size of a marble—hardly equipped to hold it for hours. That tiny body can’t yet control the urge like an adult dog, no matter how hard you try.

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Can an 8 - week old puppy be fully potty trained?
What are the best treats to give a puppy while training

What are the best treats to give a puppy while training

Picture this: You’re teaching your new pup "sit" in your Chicago apartment, but the moment a delivery truck rumbles outside, they forget everything.

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How to potty pad train a puppy?

How to potty pad train a puppy?

New puppy parents quickly learn that those tiny paws come with a big learning curve—especially when it comes to where your fur baby decides to relieve themselves.

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How many training treats should a puppy have a day

How many training treats should a puppy have a day

If you’ve spent 10 minutes cheering as your wobbly puppy finally sits on command, you’ve probably reached for the treat bag without a second thought.

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Are training treats okay for puppies

Are training treats okay for puppies

If you’ve brought home a squishy, 8-week-old puppy—with their tiny paws and endless curiosity—you’ve probably wondered about training.

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how to potty train with puppy pads

how to potty train with puppy pads

That frigid Tuesday in your Chicago high-rise when sleet slashes sideways against the windows, and your trembling 9-week-old Dachshund puppy stares up at you—suddenly

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how do you teach a puppy to drop something

how do you teach a puppy to drop something

It’s a Tuesday morning in Austin, and your 10-week-old lab mix, Charlie, has just grabbed your favorite sock—his tiny teeth clamped down, tail wagging like he’s won a prize.

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