{"id":4860,"date":"2022-10-02T03:15:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T03:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/"},"modified":"2022-10-03T09:54:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T09:54:48","slug":"how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you tell if your puppy is spoiled?"},"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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#Is_my_dog_a_brat\" title=\"Is my dog a brat?\">Is my dog a brat?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#At_what_age_do_puppies_regress\" title=\"At what age do puppies regress?\">At what age do puppies regress?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#Can_I_cuddle_my_dog_too_much\" title=\"Can I cuddle my dog too much?\">Can I cuddle my dog too much?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#How_much_attention_should_you_give_your_dog\" title=\"How much attention should you give your dog?\">How much attention should you give your dog?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#What_happens_if_you_spoil_a_dog\" title=\"What happens if you spoil a dog?\">What happens if you spoil a dog?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#Can_a_4_month_old_puppy_hold_it_all_night\" title=\"Can a 4 month old puppy hold it all night?\">Can a 4 month old puppy hold it all night?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#How_old_is_a_4_month_old_puppy_in_human_years\" title=\"How old is a 4 month old puppy in human years?\">How old is a 4 month old puppy in human years?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#Should_a_15_week_old_puppy_be_housetrained\" title=\"Should a 15 week old puppy be housetrained?\">Should a 15 week old puppy be housetrained?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#What_should_you_not_do_with_a_puppy\" title=\"What should you not do with a puppy?\">What should you not do with 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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#Should_I_cuddle_my_puppy_on_the_sofa\" title=\"Should I cuddle my puppy on the sofa?\">Should I cuddle my puppy on the sofa?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#Is_it_okay_to_let_my_puppy_play_alone\" title=\"Is it okay to let my puppy play alone?\">Is it okay to let my puppy play alone?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#How_many_hours_a_day_should_you_spend_with_your_dog\" title=\"How many hours a day should you spend with your dog?\">How many hours a day should you spend with your dog?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#How_do_I_know_if_Im_giving_my_dog_enough_attention\" title=\"How do I know if I\u2019m giving my dog enough attention?\">How do I know if I\u2019m giving my dog enough attention?<\/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\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-puppy-is-spoiled\/#Can_you_spend_too_much_time_with_a_puppy\" title=\"Can you spend too much time with a puppy?\">Can you spend too much time with a puppy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-my-dog-a-brat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_dog_a_brat\"><\/span>Is my dog a brat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">What Do We Mean By Brat? We mean, the dog has always gotten what it wants and there were no rules being enforced. Bratty dogs are often given treats for no reason, coddled excessively, allowed to free roam, and demand bark when they want something.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-regress-with-potty-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do puppies regress with potty training?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"at-what-age-do-puppies-regress\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_puppies_regress\"><\/span>At what age do puppies regress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>House Training regression is pretty common in dogs, especially in puppies. Yes, puppy potty training regression is mostly found at young ages from 4 months to 1 year. But that doesn\u2019t mean your dog can\u2019t show such behavior at 3 or 4 years of age.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ol9DmxRdme4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-cuddle-my-dog-too-much\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_cuddle_my_dog_too_much\"><\/span>Can I cuddle my dog too much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Affection is an important part of the human dog bond and when thoughtfully utilized, can be beneficial for both dog and owner. However badly timed affection can worsen problems, build over stimulation, reward inappropriate behavior, and create instability in some dogs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NWT-wO1XkWc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-attention-should-you-give-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_attention_should_you_give_your_dog\"><\/span>How much attention should you give your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, you can expect to spend at a minimum, 1 \u2013 2 hours each day on providing dedicated attention for your dog. This can be in the form of a walk, play, enrichment activities, training or general cuddle time. Dogs are pack animals so most of them love attention and company.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-spoil-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_spoil_a_dog\"><\/span>What happens if you spoil a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Love is a powerful reward. Spoiling a dog means giving him anything he wants including making excuses or ignoring bad behaviors. \u2018He doesn\u2019t really know what he is doing\u2019 or \u2018he didn\u2019t mean to do that\u2019 or \u2018but she so enjoys it\u2019 are all phrases we as dog trainers have heard.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-4-month-old-puppy-hold-it-all-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_4_month_old_puppy_hold_it_all_night\"><\/span>Can a 4 month old puppy hold it all night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you have a tiny breed, a good rule of thumb is that a pup can hold their bladder for about as many hours as they are months old (i.e., a three-month-old pup can hold it about three hours, a four-month-old about four hours).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-old-is-a-4-month-old-puppy-in-human-years\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_4_month_old_puppy_in_human_years\"><\/span>How old is a 4 month old puppy in human years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At four months old, he is probably roughly the same age as a two or three-year-old human.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1KILML9hqF4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-a-15-week-old-puppy-be-housetrained\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_a_15_week_old_puppy_be_housetrained\"><\/span>Should a 15 week old puppy be housetrained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s recommended that you start potty training a puppy when they are 12 to 16 weeks old. If you follow these steps for potty training puppies correctly, you could have a house-trained pup in just a couple of weeks. Also, take them outside for potty breaks after meals and naps and before bed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-you-not-do-with-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_do_with_a_puppy\"><\/span>What should you not do with a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 14 of the most common puppy blunders to avoid:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Taking Your Puppy Home Too Soon. This one is HUGE.<\/li>\n<li>Not Starting Basic Training Immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to Crate Train.<\/li>\n<li>Too Much Independence Too Soon.<\/li>\n<li>Free Feeding.<\/li>\n<li>Pushing a Puppy\u2019s Face in Her Mess.<\/li>\n<li>Repeating Commands.<\/li>\n<li>Scolding After the Fact.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-puppy-1.jpg\" alt=\"What should you not do with a puppy?\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-puppy-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-puppy-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-puppy-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-should-you-not-do-with-a-puppy-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-cuddle-my-puppy-on-the-sofa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_cuddle_my_puppy_on_the_sofa\"><\/span>Should I cuddle my puppy on the sofa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Probably not. In general, letting your dog on the furniture is unlikely to cause problems, behavioral or otherwise. Dogs love to curl up on the sofa, the bed, and anywhere else that\u2019s nice and soft. They also like to spend time in their humans\u2019 favorite spots.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-okay-to-let-my-puppy-play-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_let_my_puppy_play_alone\"><\/span>Is it okay to let my puppy play alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Playing is necessary for a dog to have good mental, physical, and emotional health, even if it is done alone. Playing when he is left alone is a great skill because playing can reduce stress and anxiety. Many dogs love to play and it improves not only their alone time, but their time with you as well.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vfI2A852-lI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-hours-a-day-should-you-spend-with\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hours_a_day_should_you_spend_with_your_dog\"><\/span>How many hours a day should you spend with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cSome dogs will do better with more alone time than others,\u201d he says. That said, for a general guideline, dogs should get a minimum of two hours of dedicated social time with humans or other dogs on a daily basis, which can be broken up into chunks of time over the course of the day.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-i-m-giving-my-dog-enough\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_Im_giving_my_dog_enough_attention\"><\/span>How do I know if I\u2019m giving my dog enough attention?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bored dogs might also occupy themselves by chewing on furniture, digging in the garbage can or barking incessantly. If your dog suddenly shows signs of bad behavior, they likely need some attention.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-spend-too-much-time-with-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_spend_too_much_time_with_a_puppy\"><\/span>Can you spend too much time with a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, sometimes problems can arise from spending too much time with your dog. The best relationships with pets are consistent and controlled so to keep your dog happy, find a happy medium. Don\u2019t leave them alone for too long, but don\u2019t spend too much time pampering them either; they\u2019ll love you all the more for it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OpvI4UTEUOU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is my dog a brat?At what age do puppies regress?Can I cuddle my dog too much?How much attention should you give your dog?What happens if you spoil a dog?Can a 4 month old puppy hold it all night?How old is a 4 month old puppy in human years?Should a 15 week old&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":196965,"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":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-my-dog-a-brat.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4860"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4860"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4860\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":196968,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4860\/revisions\/196968"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/196965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}