Puppy Training Schedule
Get a personalized training schedule based on your puppy's breed size and current age. This tool breaks down essential milestones week by week, covering socialization, basic obedience, impulse control, potty training, and age-appropriate exercise guidelines tailored to your puppy's size.
Select your puppy's breed size and enter their current age to generate a custom training plan.
Enter your puppy's age between 8 and 52 weeks
This training schedule provides general guidelines based on common developmental milestones. Every puppy develops at their own pace. Always consult your veterinarian regarding exercise limits and a professional trainer if you encounter behavioral challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can start basic training as soon as you bring your puppy home, typically around 8 weeks of age. Begin with name recognition, gentle handling, and potty training basics. Formal obedience commands like sit and down can be introduced at 10-12 weeks.
Yes. While the core training milestones are similar for all breeds, exercise recommendations vary significantly by size. Large and giant breed puppies need careful exercise management to protect developing growth plates, while small breeds may reach physical maturity faster but need socialization to build confidence.
Every puppy develops at their own pace, and this schedule is a guideline, not a strict timeline. If your puppy has not mastered a skill from a previous phase, continue working on it while introducing new concepts. Most dogs can learn skills at any age with patience and positive reinforcement.
Keep training sessions short and fun: 3-5 minutes for puppies under 12 weeks, 5-10 minutes for older puppies. Two to three short sessions throughout the day are more effective than one long session. Always end on a positive note with a behavior your puppy knows well.