{"id":104113,"date":"2023-02-16T12:34:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T12:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/"},"modified":"2023-02-17T11:48:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T11:48:36","slug":"what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the first thing you should train your puppy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_is_the_first_thing_you_should_train_your_puppy\" title=\"What is the first thing you should train your puppy?\">What is the first thing you should train your puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_are_the_first_5_commands_to_teach_a_puppy\" title=\"What are the first 5 commands to teach a puppy?\">What are the first 5 commands to teach a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#How_do_you_train_a_puppy_for_a_dummy\" title=\"How do you train a puppy for a dummy?\">How do you train a puppy for a dummy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_is_the_first_thing_you_should_teach_a_puppy\" title=\"What is the first thing you should teach a puppy?\">What is the first thing you should teach a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_should_I_teach_my_puppy_in_the_first_week\" title=\"What should I teach my puppy in the first week?\">What should I teach my puppy in the first week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#At_what_age_should_a_puppy_be_trained\" title=\"At what age should a puppy be trained?\">At what age should a puppy be trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_commands_should_puppy_learn_first\" title=\"What commands should puppy learn first?\">What commands should puppy learn first?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_are_the_7_basic_dog_commands\" title=\"What are the 7 basic dog commands?\">What are the 7 basic dog commands?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_is_the_first_skill_to_teach_a_puppy\" title=\"What is the first skill to teach a puppy?\">What is the first skill to teach a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_are_the_easiest_commands_to_teach_a_puppy\" title=\"What are the easiest commands to teach a puppy?\">What are the easiest commands to teach a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_use_a_dummy\" title=\"How do I train my dog to use a dummy?\">How do I train my dog to use a dummy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#Can_you_give_puppies_dummies\" title=\"Can you give puppies dummies?\">Can you give puppies dummies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#At_what_age_do_you_start_training_a_puppy_basic_commands\" title=\"At what age do you start training a puppy basic commands?\">At what age do you start training a puppy basic commands?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_should_I_teach_my_puppy_right_away\" title=\"What should I teach my puppy right away?\">What should I teach my puppy right away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#Is_the_first_week_of_having_a_puppy_the_hardest\" title=\"Is the first week of having a puppy the hardest?\">Is the first week of having a puppy the hardest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#When_should_a_puppy_be_fully_trained\" title=\"When should a puppy be fully trained?\">When should a puppy be fully trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_order_should_I_teach_commands_to_my_puppy\" title=\"What order should I teach commands to my puppy?\">What order should I teach commands to my puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_commands_should_a_10_week_old_puppy_know\" title=\"What 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basic commands?\">What are the 7 basic commands?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_is_the_first_command_to_teach_a_dog\" title=\"What is the first command to teach a dog?\">What is the first command to teach a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_is_the_first_thing_I_should_train_my_puppy\" title=\"What is the first thing I should train my puppy?\">What is the first thing I should train my puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_skills_should_I_teach_my_puppy\" title=\"What skills should I teach my puppy?\">What skills should I teach my puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy\/#What_is_the_easiest_trick_to_teach_a_puppy\" title=\"What is the easiest trick to teach a puppy?\">What is the easiest trick to teach a puppy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_first_thing_you_should_train_your_puppy\"><\/span>What is the first thing you should train your puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some training can begin <b>as soon as the puppy can open its eyes and walk. Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as sit, down, and stay, as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_first_5_commands_to_teach_a_puppy\"><\/span>What are the first 5 commands to teach a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Five basic commands that are useful for your dog to know are; <b>sit, down, stay, come and walking nicely on the lead. 1) Have your dog standing in front of you.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-should-i-pay-for-a-boxer-puppy\/\">How much should I pay for a Boxer puppy?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_a_puppy_for_a_dummy\"><\/span>How do you train a puppy for a dummy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to spend <b>four to five weeks building some good attention and focus skills in your puppy. Bonding, playing structured games, and if you haven&#8217;t trained a dog before, learning the skills you need to teach your dog the skills they need.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199971\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-train-a-puppy-for-a-dummy.jpeg\" alt=\"How do you train a puppy for a dummy?\" width=\"1773\" height=\"1182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-train-a-puppy-for-a-dummy.jpeg 1773w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-train-a-puppy-for-a-dummy-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-train-a-puppy-for-a-dummy-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-train-a-puppy-for-a-dummy-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-train-a-puppy-for-a-dummy-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1773px) 100vw, 1773px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_first_thing_you_should_teach_a_puppy\"><\/span>What is the first thing you should teach a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, <b>teach the release word. Choose which word you will use, such as OK or free. Stand with your puppy in a sit or a stand, toss a treat on the floor, and say your word as he steps forward to get the treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_teach_my_puppy_in_the_first_week\"><\/span>What should I teach my puppy in the first week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start Play Training Your puppy may not be ready to take on big commands, but you can start with <b>simple commands and play training during the first week. Keep the training intervals short, happening several times a day, and make them fun times for your puppy. This is better for your dog&#8217;s attention span.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_should_a_puppy_be_trained\"><\/span>At what age should a puppy be trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 7 to 8 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_commands_should_puppy_learn_first\"><\/span>What commands should puppy learn first?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as <b>sit, down, and stay, as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age. Formal dog training has traditionally been delayed until 6 months of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_7_basic_dog_commands\"><\/span>What are the 7 basic dog commands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More specifically, a well-behaved pup should respond to seven directions in order to become a good canine citizen: <b>Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Off, and No.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_first_skill_to_teach_a_puppy\"><\/span>What is the first skill to teach a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>come<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_easiest_commands_to_teach_a_puppy\"><\/span>What are the easiest commands to teach a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Commands to Teach Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name Recognition. Purpose: to address your dog properly while teaching commands.<\/li>\n<li>Leave it or No. Purpose: to tell your dog not to grab or pick up something they are approaching or about to ingest.<\/li>\n<li>Come.<\/li>\n<li>Watch me or Look.<\/li>\n<li>Down or Lie Down.<\/li>\n<li>Take it and Drop it.<\/li>\n<li>Sit-Stay.<\/li>\n<li>Stand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FG9xSgN86BM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_use_a_dummy\"><\/span>How do I train my dog to use a dummy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Small, human pacifiers are a serious choking hazard for dogs of any size. Since these are not intended for canine teeth they are destroyed by your pup more easily, and the pieces end up inside their bodies. Chewed-up pacifiers can cause issues that range from choking to internal blockages, such as in the bowels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_puppies_dummies\"><\/span>Can you give puppies dummies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 to 8 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_you_start_training_a_puppy_basic_commands\"><\/span>At what age do you start training a puppy basic commands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Training Dummies are <b>mechanical NPCs that enable you to test your dps, healing, and tanking skills out on different level mobs. Training dummies are located in all capital cities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_teach_my_puppy_right_away\"><\/span>What should I teach my puppy right away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some training can begin <b>as soon as the puppy can open its eyes and walk. Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as sit, down, and stay, as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_first_week_of_having_a_puppy_the_hardest\"><\/span>Is the first week of having a puppy the hardest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>come<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_a_puppy_be_fully_trained\"><\/span>When should a puppy be fully trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some training can begin <b>as soon as the puppy can open its eyes and walk. Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as sit, down, and stay, as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_order_should_I_teach_commands_to_my_puppy\"><\/span>What order should I teach commands to my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Ray, the basic commands that every dog should learn (in this order) are: <b>heel, sit, stay, and come.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_commands_should_a_10_week_old_puppy_know\"><\/span>What commands should a 10 week old puppy know?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Five basic commands that are useful for your dog to know are; <b>sit, down, stay, come and walking nicely on the lead. 1) Have your dog standing in front of you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_teach_a_dog_the_7_basic_commands\"><\/span>How do you teach a dog the 7 basic commands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 7 basic commands all dogs should know<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name Recognition: All dogs should know and respond enthusiastically to their name by offering focus and eye contact.<\/li>\n<li>Sit: Sit implies stay.<\/li>\n<li>Down: Down also implies stay.<\/li>\n<li>Heel: Being dragged on walks is no fun.<\/li>\n<li>Come: Coming when called is non-negotiable.<\/li>\n<li>Place:<\/li>\n<li>Leave It:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199972\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-teach-a-dog-the-7-basic-commands.jpg\" alt=\"How do you teach a dog the 7 basic commands?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-teach-a-dog-the-7-basic-commands.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-teach-a-dog-the-7-basic-commands-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-teach-a-dog-the-7-basic-commands-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-teach-a-dog-the-7-basic-commands-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_10_basic_dog_commands\"><\/span>What are the 10 basic dog commands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Commands to Teach Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name Recognition. Purpose: to address your dog properly while teaching commands.<\/li>\n<li>Leave it or No. Purpose: to tell your dog not to grab or pick up something they are approaching or about to ingest.<\/li>\n<li>Come.<\/li>\n<li>Watch me or Look.<\/li>\n<li>Down or Lie Down.<\/li>\n<li>Take it and Drop it.<\/li>\n<li>Sit-Stay.<\/li>\n<li>Stand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_7_basic_commands\"><\/span>What are the 7 basic commands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ABOUT LUCKY DOG LESSONS From there, McMillan explains his playful, careful, and kind approach to training the 7 Common Commands he teaches every dog: <b>SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME, OFF, HEEL, and NO.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_first_command_to_teach_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the first command to teach a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Ray, the basic commands that every dog should learn (in this order) are: <b>heel, sit, stay, and come. Heel With the dog at knee level on your left side and the leash in your hand, start walking with your left foot first as you give the Heel command, using the dog&#8217;s name.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_first_thing_I_should_train_my_puppy\"><\/span>What is the first thing I should train my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some training can begin <b>as soon as the puppy can open its eyes and walk. Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as sit, down, and stay, as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_should_I_teach_my_puppy\"><\/span>What skills should I teach my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Puppy Tips for the First Week<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get Your Supplies Before You Bring Your Puppy Home. Pick up all your supplies before your puppy comes home.<\/li>\n<li>Puppy Proof Your Home.<\/li>\n<li>Socialize Your Puppy Right Away.<\/li>\n<li>Start House Training in the First Week.<\/li>\n<li>Reward Good Behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Start Play Training<\/li>\n<li>Stay Together at BedTime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_trick_to_teach_a_puppy\"><\/span>What is the easiest trick to teach a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as <b>sit, down, and stay, as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age. Formal dog training has traditionally been delayed until 6 months of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1FUqREededA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the first thing you should train your puppy?What are the first 5 commands to teach a puppy?How do you train a puppy for a dummy?What is the first thing you should teach a puppy?What should I teach my puppy in the first week?At what age should a puppy be trained?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":199970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-104113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104113"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104113"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104113\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199973,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104113\/revisions\/199973"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}