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Your puppy is now 3 months old, adorable! You might have had them from 8 weeks and they are now really getting their paws under the table, or you may have only just brought them home. Either way, a puppy schedule is really useful at 12 weeks. Pups love routines and schedules. It helps pups of this age find their groove\u2026they like to know what’s coming next,  it also gives us a clear puppy training plan to work to! Everyone loves a plan right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this age, puppies are only a fraction of what they’ll be as adults. They have all the cute traits of younger puppies, but they are also a little bit taller and longer, and they’ll be teething, a lot! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this 12 week old puppy training guide we\u2019re going to help you figure out what works for you and your puppy, what kind of behavior you should expect from your puppy at 12 weeks of age and what to start doing, what food you can feed a 12 week old puppy, and how much exercise they might need. Oh and, of course, what comes next after 12 weeks. Relax, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a detailed week by week training program, download the Zigzag puppy training app <\/a>today and give your puppy the best start! We\u2019ve designed our puppy training app to work on your puppy\u2019s emotional and developmental milestones so that you get the right lessons delivered to you and your pup when needed. We also have a team of puppy coaches<\/a> on hand to be like your BF(dog trainer)F during this testing time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puppy Schedule: 12 weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 12 week old puppy\u2019s behavior<\/a> personality and behavior and personality is probably quite different to when they come to your home at 8 or 10 weeks of age! For a toy breed like a Chihuahua, you might have only just brought them home, whereas a larger breed like a Labrador<\/a> may have been home with you for a month already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have noticed your pup’s confidence increasing and decreasing over the time you\u2019ve had them when they might be going through fear or sensitive periods<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 12 weeks of age, your puppy is still very much a baby, but they\u2019re also curious, playful and likely teething, and teething means biting… aAll the time! Yes, your 12 week old puppy will be chewing on everything. To help we recommend getting plenty of toys like Kongs<\/a>, interactive puzzle toys<\/a>, and edible chews<\/a> to take care of that. They gotta have an outlet for all that chewing, and better on toys<\/a> and chews than on you, trust us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your pup is a bundle of energy, but sleep<\/a> is super important at this age. We bang on about sleeping a lot here at Zigzag. Your pup should sleep a lot, but we know you\u2019re probably counting the days until you can take them out for some proper puppy exercise<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your puppy probably puts everything in their mouth<\/a>, so check that you\u2019re handling that correctly, as prevention of resource guarding<\/a>, is much better dealt with now than in an adult dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 12 week old puppy\u2019s daily schedule will generally look something like this – be ready for early starts and lots of opportunities for your puppy to go to the toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/td>Activity<\/td><\/tr>
5-7am<\/td>Time to wake up and take your puppy to the toilet.<\/td><\/tr>
5-7am<\/td>See if your puppy will go back to sleep after their first toilet break. We all deserve a bit more sleep don\u2019t we?<\/td><\/tr>
7ish<\/td>Breakfast \u2013 In a puzzle feeder or Kong to keep them busy and unbloated. <\/td><\/tr>
7.15<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
7.30<\/td>Play and Training<\/td><\/tr>
8.15<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
8.30<\/td>Naptime<\/td><\/tr>
10.30<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
10.45<\/td>Training<\/td><\/tr>
11am<\/td>Brunch<\/td><\/tr>
11.15<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
11.30<\/td>Play and Training<\/td><\/tr>
11.45<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
12.00<\/td>Play and Training<\/td><\/tr>
12.30<\/td>Naptime<\/td><\/tr>
2.30<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
2.45<\/td>Play and Training<\/td><\/tr>
3.00<\/td>Dinner Time<\/td><\/tr>
3.15<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
3.30<\/td>Play and Training<\/td><\/tr>
3.45<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
4.00<\/td>Naptime<\/td><\/tr>
6.00<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
6.15<\/td>Training<\/td><\/tr>
7pm<\/td>Supper Time<\/td><\/tr>
7.15<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
7.30<\/td>Play and Training<\/td><\/tr>
7.45<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
8.00<\/td>Relaxation and wind down time<\/td><\/tr>
10.45<\/td>Toilet Break<\/td><\/tr>
11pm – 12<\/td>Bed Time<\/td><\/tr>
3am<\/td>Wake up and take your puppy to the toilet. Yes, you read correctly, 3:00 am.<\/td><\/tr>
3.15<\/td>Calmly go back to bed.<\/td><\/tr>
5-7am<\/td>Good morning! Start all over – first stop, toilet area. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What you should start doing at 12-weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At 12 weeks of age you can start on all kinds of training! But for now we\u2019ll really focus on life skills training and how to have a confident and well mannered puppy – the tricks <\/a>can come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Socialize your puppy during their socialization period – and beyond!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

12 weeks is the prime age to continue the socialization training<\/a> you have been doing already. Your puppy needs to see and meet all different kinds of animals and people in order to build up a knowledge bank of experience. While there definitely is a socialization <\/a>window that you want to try to do lots in, it doesn\u2019t mean you stop doing any of these things once your puppy is past the 12 week point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teach your puppy about scary noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thunderstorms, fireworks, buses and lorries are all common noises that your adult dog will hear. Teach your puppy they\u2019re no big deal while in their socialization period<\/a>. By doing this your puppy will breeze through holiday fireworks and be happy and confident on busy roads<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crate train (or not) your puppy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people choose to crate train<\/a> their puppies, others choose not to. It\u2019s totally a personal decision but for many people having a safe place like a crate <\/a>or crate and playpen<\/a> that they can leave their puppy free from dangers, is much easier than puppy proofing<\/a> their whole house, though it\u2019s never a bad idea to do that too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue toilet training your puppy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not unreasonable for your 12 week old puppy not to be toilet trained <\/a>yet, don\u2019t worry! They’ll get there with consistency and kind training, one day at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our guide to toilet training a puppy in 7 days<\/a>, and you\u2019ll get toilet training off to a great start in as little as a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach your puppy to come back when called<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once your puppy has learned their name, <\/a>you can teach them a recall<\/a>. Days out in the park and off lead fun are coming soon, so start training this now if you haven\u2019t already!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach your puppy to be happy home alone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Puppies have evolved to be with other dogs and humans, it\u2019s a strong survival mechanism that makes them cry out when they\u2019re alone and distressed. Teaching them to be happy at home alone is like a muscle that needs building, day after day, little by little. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our full guide to puppy separation anxiety<\/a> tips, and learn how long you can leave your puppy alone for.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach your puppy the rules of your home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pups thrive on consistency and everyone in your home being on the same page. Write down a list of rules like pup is or isn\u2019t allowed on the sofa, and make sure everyone plays along and agrees to them. Sticking them to the fridge is a great way for everyone to get an understanding of what\u2019s what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give your puppy a routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Understanding day to day what comes next makes for predictability and helps puppies grow in confidence. Read our day by day training schedule<\/a> to understand when to take them to the toilet<\/a>, when they should be sleeping<\/a>, playing, training and eating! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrol in some puppy socialization classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Puppy socialization classes<\/a> provide a safe place to train your puppy with other puppies around, and has the added benefit of having a dog trainer on hand to help you. Use a positive reinforcement trainer from a member of the UK Dog Charter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12-Week-Old Puppy Behavior <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can expect all of the following from a 12 week old puppy, you might find some of this surprising!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 week old puppies are cheeky rascals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Puppies are super playful and curious at 12 weeks old, with a lot of energy. They\u2019ll probably get the zoomies and dash around the house at a million miles an hour too. What they want most at this age is your attention. Play with them. It will be great for your relationship, and it\u2019s fun for you too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 12 week old puppy will still sleep a lot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Puppies need to sleep a great deal, even at 12 weeks old. Not only are they physically developing at a fast pace, but they\u2019re also mentally developing and need that downtime to recharge. Read our full article on puppy sleep <\/a>to understand why they need so much shut-eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biting and mouthing pups at 12 weeks old<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No one really warns you how much little puppies bite and mouth. They basically use their mouths for everything, and everything goes in their mouth<\/a> – they don\u2019t have hands to investigate things after all. They will likely still be mouthing on you too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewing from a 12 week old puppy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your 12 week old pup will likely be chewing on anything and everything. Puppies really do try chewing the craziest things. They\u2019ll be chewing on your door frames, dining chairs, shoes, anything with a bit of give as they\u2019re teething<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your puppy loses their baby teeth<\/a>, they will still be chewing, so make sure lots of chew toys are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puppies of 12 weeks old are often stealing items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What starts out as innocent curiosity can often turn into a battle of wills or a fun game as you chase after them when they have a stolen croc or dustpan brush in their mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puppies of 12 weeks old can be possessive about \u2018their precious\u2019, and this, in turn, can end up in a resource guarding situation<\/a> if you don\u2019t handle it correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sudden loss of confidence is common in a 12 week old puppy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Puppy fear periods <\/a>are a real thing, and during the first few months you have your puppy at home, they will be going through different phases as they emotionally develop. One week your puppy might be fine with something, and the next, the same things might frighten them. Positive experiences at this age are important for long term emotional resilience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your 12 week old puppy is still a baby really<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t expect too much of them, they may have grown a lot, but they\u2019re still tiny little pups. They probably don\u2019t want to be on their own much, and you\u2019ll probably need a puppy sitter<\/a> when you go out. Of course at 12 weeks old, they often look just like miniature versions of their adult selves, but they\u2019re nowhere near that mentally yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should I be feeding my 12-week-old puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At 12 weeks old, your puppy should still be on puppy food. Puppy food is specially formulated to meet the needs of a growing pup, with the correct ratios of fats, proteins and carbs and all the important minerals that are needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you want to feed your puppy dry or wet food, raw food<\/a>, or a vet formulated home cooked diet<\/a> is fine. All that actually matters is that you\u2019re feeding the correct amount of food for your puppy’s age and weight, and it\u2019s nutritionally complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check your puppy\u2019s food label to ensure it says complete and not complementary. Read our full article on puppy nutrition<\/a> for more information on why this is important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What exercise will my 12-week-old puppy need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 12 week old puppy may or may not be going for walks, it all depends on what your Vet advises you regarding your puppy\u2019s vaccination schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They do need to go out and see the world. This might be in a puppy bag, stroller or in a car carrier<\/a> and off out for a drive, but on lead walking should be restricted to 15 minutes twice a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about puppy exercise <\/a>in our full guide, which has a great table to show you how much to exercise at what age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puppy Schedule 12 weeks: What now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carry on your puppy schedule at 12 weeks and enrol on a puppy socialization class.<\/a> They\u2019ll get to train around other puppies, and the dog trainer will challenge you to do more with your puppy and keep on training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend looking for a member who\u2019s a member of a professional body that uses positive reinforcement based<\/a> methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an idea to introduce your puppy to another dog<\/a> at this age if you haven\u2019t already. A calm friend’s dog who is fully vaccinated is ideal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We hope we\u2019ve given some ideas of what to expect from a 12 week old puppy and what kind of things you\u2019ll want to start teaching them, according to their emotional needs and socialization stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further reading, head on over to our puppy training blog<\/a>. We have so much more to share with you about training your pup.
For a detailed week by week training program, download the Zigzag app<\/a> and get your puppy on their journey to being a well behaved canine citizen. We don\u2019t want you to feel alone and have a team of professional dog trainers<\/a> available to talk to you 7 days a week, it\u2019s all there, included in our app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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