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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When you are training your puppy, keep it on a leash. You can manage behaviors better, [b]get the puppy out when they need to quickly and safely,[/b] and they are close to you in case you are distracted.

Reward good/expected behaviors with praise and treats immediately, which is easy if you have them leashed next to you. Keep a small container of treats in your pocket and near the door.

Sleep close to where they sleep and be patient with them during training. Get up frequently to take them out to pee/poop. Don’t have them sleep in the leash/harness, but have it close by to do night time walks.

Wash your dogs dishes nightly with your own dishes. After dog sitting I learned that some people don’t wash their dogs dishes regularly.

Be careful about getting too many vaccines at one visit because your dog might develop allergies.

Have animal poison control on your phone in case anything happens to your dog. Call before you head to the vet if they do eat anything that can make them sick. It will save you time and money at the emergency vet.

Do monthly medicines on the first of the month so you get in the habit and don’t miss does (heart guard and flea and tick meds).

Find a good place to manage grooming (if necessary) and nail trims.

for potty training, we also hung bells by our front door - when training, we would make her ring the bells before heading out, so she learned to use the bells on her own when nature calls.

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