Latest Tips on Dog Training

The Castle Hill Showground has lower dog arenas that open for off leash exercise at set times. Check council pages for opening hours and rules before you go. Start with short visits so your puppy is not overwhelmed.

Handling and grooming reduce vet stress and lower bite risk during care. Home and urban sounds lower sensitivity to sudden noise. Mixed surfaces and environments build coordination and resilience. Everyday objects and movement teach that change is normal.

This means your eight-week-old puppy can manage approximately three hours maximum, while a four-month-old can handle five hours. This physiologically-based guideline prevents accidents that would otherwise undermine your toilet training progress.

Over the course of three weeks to eight months, the teething process usually starts. Puppies go through discomfort and have more cravings to chew during this time. It is actually possible to create important habits and provide relief by introducing gentle dental care during teething.