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In this 10-week puppy schedule article, we\u2019re going to help you figure out when they\u2019re due their next vaccinations and just how much they’ll be teething. We\u2019ll also let you know what training schedule you can start with your 10-week-old puppy, what exercise amount is appropriate, what kind of puppy food you should be feeding, and what training comes next for your 10-week-old pup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve come here looking for the ultimate schedule for your 10-week-old puppy, we have a detailed journey for you in our Zigzag puppy training app. Not only do we have lessons based around your 10-week-old pup\u2019s emotional and developmental milestones, but we also have a team of puppy coaches<\/a> available for support, 7 days a week. You don\u2019t need to be alone in puppy raising with Zigzag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some puppies will have been in their new homes a couple of weeks by this point, some of you may have only just picked your puppy up from their breeder. Either way it\u2019s an important time for a pup; their second vaccinations and teething<\/a> are on the way, and they\u2019re also in quite a sensitive period AKA fear period<\/a>, so be prepared for an anxious and uncomfortable pup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many breeders now give puppies their first vaccinations before they go to their new homes. It\u2019s important if your breeder has done the first vaccination to find a Vet who uses the same brand so as not to slow down how long it will be before you take them out. Read our full guide to puppy vaccinations<\/a> for more on that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now onto teething. Your 10-week-old puppy\u2019s teething schedule is coming into its own, they don\u2019t have those sharp little milk teeth for long, and their adult teeth will be pushing through. Expect them to be in quite a bit of pain and they\u2019ll likely be drooling and biting everything in sight! Yes it\u2019s normal to feel like you have a baby shark at 10 weeks old, they might be putting everything in their mouth, jumping up<\/a> at you for reassurance, grabbing onto clothes, it\u2019s quite normal and all a part of puppy behavior<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleep will feature heavily in your puppy\u2019s day, they need around 18 hours a day. Lack of sleep means overtiredness and angsty pups, who are more likely to be bitey and generally just a bit manic. They probably won\u2019t be sleeping through the night<\/a> just yet and will still need toilet breaks<\/a>, but try and get them to sleep a fair bit in the daytime. Crates<\/a> and playpens can help with this as they give your puppy a chill out zone that they can fully relax in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppies are always learning, so at 10 weeks old you can train your puppy all kinds of basic cues and commands<\/a>. You\u2019ll probably want to focus on things which are useful to you and important for them like nighttime sleep training<\/a>, socialization<\/a>, toilet training<\/a> and giving them plenty of outlets for chewing and biting. The fancy trick training<\/a> can come later! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppies thrive on routines. Knowing what comes next and life being dependable helps build confidence in your puppy. New puppy parenthood is also hard, so work out a routine that\u2019s going to work for you and make your life easier by knowing what you should be doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a 10-week-old puppy schedule, there will generally be a cycle of sleep, wake up and toilet, eat, toilet, play, toilet, sleep, toilet, bit more toilet.. and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yep, there’s no getting away from it, it really is all about the toilet!! Your 10-week-old puppy will need to go to the toilet frequently so implementing a toilet training schedule<\/a> of when to take them out and setting reminders in your phone will help you not forget. Toilet training takes time, and puppies learn through repetition that going to the toilet in the right place will mean rewards, but there can be a few accidents before you get to that point. By creating a schedule you won\u2019t forget to take your puppy out, and there\u2019ll be less chance of accidents! <\/p>\n\n\n\n At 10 weeks old, your pup will be in their socialization window. This is a period of time where pups are more receptive to new things, and they learn a lot about the world. Read our full article on socialization<\/a> for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppy exercise isn\u2019t always about walking. A 10-week-old puppy\u2019s brain is desperate to be stretched, so use interactive puzzle toys<\/a>, stuffed kongs<\/a>, and training games to keep up with these little Einsteins. Of course, they might fall asleep halfway through, but that\u2019s ok! <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Teething means sore gums and also a desire to chew chew chew<\/a>. If you have plenty of toys<\/a> around for your puppy to chew on, it will save your skirting boards. Consider letting them have edible chews<\/a> too as they\u2019re really tasty, and often more attractive to your puppy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppies thrive on knowing what\u2019s expected of them. You can do this by deciding the rules in your house, writing it out and popping it on the fridge. Then you\u2019ll know everyone is on the same page., and expecting the same things from your puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finding a good socialization class<\/a> for your puppy is important, we all need puppy school don\u2019t we? Finding the right one can be tricky, ideally, you want one that will take you at 10-12 weeks. Choose a member from one of the organizations in the UK Dog Charter<\/a> so you can be sure they use positive reinforcement based<\/a> methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019re really not little for very long, so enjoy that goofy puppyness and don\u2019t be in a rush to make them grow up too quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are particular things you might experience with your 10-week-old puppy\u2019s behavior at the 10-week stage. They are basically like a toddler, and have little control of their emotions at this age, they get tired very quickly and will be dribbling a lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s some behavior you can expect from your 10-week-old pup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teething and sore gums will feature highly in your puppy\u2019s behavior<\/a>. Puppies lose their baby teeth because the adult ones are pushing through, this can cause a lot of pain, and an increase in saliva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our full guide to when does my puppy lose their teeth<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppies practise hunting behavior through playing, and will enjoy you being their play partner as they chase and pounce on toys. Different breeds of dogs have different play styles, your Border Collie will probably play in quite a different way to next door\u2019s pug!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Play is great for building a relationship and life long bond with your pup, try some of our training games<\/a> to sneak in some training at the same time. Also, make sure you don\u2019t just play a bunch and then walk off leaving them high and dry with all that energy and excitement! They need time and a bit of help to calm down<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n at this age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your 10-week-old puppy\u2019s sleeping schedule<\/a> will be important. We\u2019ve said it before and will say again… we can\u2019t stress how much they need to sleep at this age. They are growing at a rate of knots, emotionally, mentally and physically and they need those down time hours in the daytime to recharge, reset and rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 10-week-old puppy will not be fully vaccinated so won\u2019t be going outside the house for walks<\/a>, however, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t physically exercise them, but you\u2019ll do this mostly through play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Play is an important part of time well spent with your puppy at 10 weeks of age, it will make you the best thing ever, helps them stay fit and healthy, and it\u2019s also a great stress reliever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mental exercise via training and enrichment is also a great bet at this age to keep them stimulated and relieve boredom. Training lessons from the Zigzag app<\/a> will work on your pup\u2019s stage of mental development, and enrichment doesn’t have to be lots of interactive games, it can also be through socialization outings, using a puppy bag, puppy stroller or a car carrier<\/a> to let them experience the world safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your 10-week-old puppy may still be on 4 meals a day – this is fine! Some people may have already dropped to 3 meals, but for many 10-week-old pups 4 meals help to keep them full and deliver enough food throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you feed your 10-week-old puppy 3 or 4 meals, and whether that\u2019s wet or dry commercial dog food, homemade dog food<\/a>, or raw food<\/a>, what you need to make sure is that you\u2019re feeding a portion of complete age-appropriate puppy food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some foods and food recipes and formulations are labelled as complementary and don\u2019t give your puppy a complete nutrient profile which can be harmful. Puppies have a fast growth rate so getting the right ratios of fats, proteins, carbs and essential minerals will be important for their development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, read our articles on puppy nutrition <\/a>and how much you should feed your puppy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Training never stops with dogs, and especially not with puppies, they are very willing pupils. Your puppy is at the very beginning of their training journey and will be learning about the world through socialization <\/a>experiences. It\u2019s important that these are positive for your puppy so that they\u2019re comfortable with them later on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A 10- week old puppy will continue to be learning about toilet training<\/a>, how to sleep through the night<\/a>, you\u2019ll start basic command training<\/a> and start teaching them how to cope being home alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finding a puppy socialization class<\/a> will be the next logical step here. Do your research, watch a few, and join one that uses positive reinforcement training<\/a>. It\u2019s the best way to train dogs. Members belonging to organizations signed up to the UK Dog Charter<\/a> all use these methods, so you can be sure the training will be kind and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n10-week schedule: second vaccinations and teething!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What you should start doing at 10-weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get yourself and your 10-week-old puppy into a routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Create a toilet training schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Create a socialization schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use puzzle toys to start teaching a 10-week-old puppy about problem-solving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Have lots of chew toys available for your puppy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Decide on the rules of your house<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Research puppy socialization classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy that sweet 10-week-old puppy breath and smell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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10-Week-Old Puppy Behavior <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
10 week old puppy drooling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Playfulness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A 10-week-old puppy needs a sleep schedule…and plenty of it!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What exercise will my 10-week-old puppy need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What should I be feeding my 10-week-old puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to continue training past the 10-week puppy schedule?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n