{"id":9940,"date":"2022-09-29T16:05:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T16:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/guide-how-to-train-whippet-puppy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-21T14:36:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T14:36:24","slug":"guide-how-to-train-whippet-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/breed-specific\/guide-how-to-train-whippet-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Train a Whippet Puppy \u2013 The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yippee a Whippet! These whirling dervishes of the sighthound group are quite a laugh. A curious mix of sensitivity and almost cat-like movement. Don&#8217;t want to get whipped off your feet when they come? You\u2019ve come to the right place. We\u2019ll get you started in Whippet puppy training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on as we take you through it step by step in a structured 8 week guide on how to train your Whippet puppy. We\u2019ve made it easy for you; split into life skills training, socialization and habituation, and husbandry exercises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Train your Whippet with Zigzag<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/\">Zigzag puppy training app<\/a> has a fully personalized training program for Whippet puppies, where we give you a deep dive into all things puppy training. We take you on a training journey addressing developmental milestones along the way, and teach you about socialization, habituation, chewing and biting, sleep training, home alone training, and much, much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, we\u2019re dedicated to puppy training. Besides providing you with the most comprehensive puppy training app available, our fantastic team of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">puppy coaches<\/a> is ready to support you whenever you get stuck, seven days a week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites for training my Whippet puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What age can I start to train my Whippet puppy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whippet puppies will be ready to learn as soon as you bring them home. But hold your horses! Going to a new home can be stressful for a puppy, so first, focus on getting used to each other and getting them into a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/ideal-puppy-training-routine\/\">daily routine.<\/a> Whippet puppy training should be fun for them and for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading trigger\">What do I need to train my Whippet puppy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a heap of stuff to train a Whippet puppy, but being prepared means you\u2019ll have all the stuff you need (duh, right?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our suggestions for equipment and supplies you might find helpful for Whippet puppy training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A treat pouch &#8211; Take this as golden knowledge: Treats equal currency, and they pay for a job well done. With that in mind, you\u2019ll want a treat pouch when you\u2019re training. It also just makes life a lot easier if you\u2019re not fiddling about trying to get in a treat packet, trust me! We suggest the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3r7FkZk\">Rapid Rewards treat pouch<\/a>, as it comes in many colors and just works so well. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ncjbIy\">The Mikki treat pouch<\/a> is also a good choice and a bit cheaper.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zgVG6j\">A soft collar<\/a> &#8211; Although we recommend a harness anyway to help keep your Whippet puppy comfortable on walks, it\u2019s the law for a dog to wear a collar and ID tags in many countries. Whippets have long, slender necks, so this one lined in sheepskin is perfect.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A comfortable harness: My favorites for Whippets are padded ones like the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PHMgrb\">Dog Copenhagen<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfect-fit-dog-harness.com\/perfect-fit-fleece-dog-harness.html\"> Fleece-lined Perfect Fit<\/a>. For a more budget-friendly harness that\u2019s still good, I\u2019d go for the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3K0wqWf\">True Love padded harness<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lead to walk and train on &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qcMXyL\">A training lead<\/a> is always a good idea since you can change their length depending on what you\u2019re doing. Choose one that\u2019s around 2 meters long, so your Whippet puppy has plenty of room for sniffing. If you\u2019re not sure which to get, here\u2019s our <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/best-puppy-training-leads\/\">review of leads<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A comfortable mat or a piece of<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FTSlw1\"> non-slip vet bed<\/a> will be great for teaching your Whippet to settle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treats.&nbsp; Keep this in mind: the smellier and tastier, the better. Have a look at our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/best-healthy-puppy-training-treats\/\">the best puppy treats<\/a> here if they all smell the same to you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/best-puppy-toys\/\">Chews and chew toys <\/a>&#8211; Gotta have plenty of them to help with teething and save your skirting boards and shoes!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3S8Nei2\">Two identical furry toys<\/a>: These are excellent for swaps. Choose a sheepskin or faux animal fur style toy to get your Whippet motivated and worked up to play &#8211; these seem to tickle them the most.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3pSOFFl\">A soft grooming brush<\/a> &#8211; Whippets have short fur and sensitive skin, so choose something nice and gentle to give them a spruce up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JRuG1N\">A crate<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eQFYEY\"> a playpen<\/a> are items you might want to consider, they\u2019re excellent for creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-proofing-the-house\/\">puppy proofed area<\/a> and a chill out zone for your Whippet puppy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to know about training Whippet puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Whippets bred for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once called the poor man&#8217;s racehorse, Whippets were bred to help with hunting rabbits. They were expected to stay active when out with the human hunters and take time to recharge and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-often-do-puppies-sleep\/\">sleep<\/a> when not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Need more help? Try Zigzag here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, Whippets are a popular family pet. They\u2019re delightful, with an easy coat to care for, cuddly and affectionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this have to do with how I train my Whippet?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding your Whippet puppy\u2019s motivations and the job they were bred to do can be useful. This way, you know what <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/understanding-puppy-behavior\/\">normal behavior<\/a> is for them, and what you should expect from your Whippet puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important that you view every dog and every puppy as an individual. They all have their own personalities, quirks and goofy things they do. At the same time, it is possible to generalise some things that are more likely to happen with breeds from certain groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, we can go ahead now and share some tips for training your Whippet puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whippets (and other dogs in the sighthound group) will generally be built for speed and athletic ability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most (but not all) Whippets will be highly prey orientated\u2026warn the squirrels and rabbits in your neighborhood!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whippets can and do live <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/getting-a-new-puppy-checklist\/\">happily with resident cats<\/a>. But if they\u2019re not <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\">socialized<\/a> to them early on, then be warned that they can see cats and other small furries as excellent chase toys!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Despite their smallish size, Whippets love to run and need a good amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-exercise\/\">exercise <\/a>once fully grown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They love to play with other dogs, especially their own pointy-nosed kind. Some dogs don\u2019t appreciate a Whippet\u2019s OTT chase style of play and might tell them off, so find suitable playmates who will enjoy it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whippets can be a little delicate, so don\u2019t be surprised if they get some nicks and scratches along the way. Their skin is paper thin and they don\u2019t have much fur to protect it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019ll need a jumper and\/or a coat in cold weather as they don\u2019t have a thick coat of their own to keep them warm. A snood always looks dashing on a Whippet too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some people will tell you Whippets are clingy. This can be true, so make sure you work on them being confident when left alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the training program and topics we\u2019ll cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide for training a Whippet puppy, we\u2019ll set out an 8 week program to teach you following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lying down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning their name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coming when you call them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking nicely on a lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing fetch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping in their crate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coping with being left alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going to the toilet in the right place&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also going to be giving you socialization and habituation exercises and practical tips to keep your Whippet looking dashing and healthy like <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/how-to-give-puppies-a-bath\/\">giving them a bath<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/how-to-clip-a-dogs-nails\/\">cutting their nails.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we build this program:&nbsp;Push Drop Stick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All dogs, including Whippets, get bored quickly if they do the same things over and over again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018Push Drop Stick&#8217; method will help keep them on their toes, and always eager to listen. As you can imagine, this helps achieve greater and faster outcomes while avoiding boredom and frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how it works: . Eessentially, you repeat an exercise 5 times with your puppy. If they get all five correct, you move to the next level of difficulty (push). You should stay where you are if they get 3 or 4 right (stick). If they only get one or two of the repetitions correct, you should switch to a simpler version of the exercise (drop).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 1 \u2013 Training your Whippet puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a new owner, expect the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/weekly-puppy-training-schedule\/\">first week<\/a> with your Whippet puppy to be a whirlwind. One with zoomies and crazy behavior of course, but also with plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-often-do-puppies-sleep\/\">sleeping<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Try out our app here!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be surprised if your Whippet puppy is <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/biting-and-chewing\/how-to-stop-puppy-biting-feet\/\">biting a lot<\/a>. It\u2019s just a fact that if they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-teething\/\">teething<\/a>, they\u2019re going to be biting and grabbing anything that moves their way. This includes your ankles, table legs, and any nice shoes you have lying around. Our guides will help you out with that, not to worry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first week, we\u2019ll dive straight into&nbsp;<strong>socialization exercises<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>training and husbandry tasks.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Let your puppy explore the yard<br>\u2013 Teach your puppy about surfaces<\/td><td>\u2013 Name<br>\u2013 Sit<br>\u2013 Recall<br>\u2013 Retrieve<br>\u2013 Crate Training<br>\u2013 Toilet Training<br>\u2013 Alone Training<\/td><td>\u2013 Handling<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Sleep training\u00a0<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Puppies need to <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-often-do-puppies-sleep\/\">sleep<\/a> a lot, and Whippet puppies are no exception. Being dead serious, your Whippet puppy will probably sleep around 18 hours a day. Some will be in long stretches, many will be cat naps. Ironic, right? Cat naps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the first few weeks, we recommend you have your puppy sleep in your bedroom, either in their <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/best-puppy-crates\/\">crate<\/a> or in a puppy <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/best-puppy-beds\/\">bed<\/a>. Don\u2019t worry, it won\u2019t be like this forever if you don&#8217;t want to. It\u2019s just until they\u2019re able to <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">sleep through the night<\/a> without needing the toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being close to your puppy when they first get home will help them to feel secure, and inherently make them sleep better. When they wake up wondering where they are, you can reassure them with your gentle voice and let them sniff your hand to let them know you\u2019re there. They\u2019ll likely wake up needing a wee too. Don\u2019t be surprised about that, their bladders are still small and when they need to go, they won\u2019t be able to hold it very well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">night time routine<\/a> so that your puppy gets the hang of how things work at night. Puppies thrive on having routine as it makes life predictable and easier to understand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Alone training<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Let\u2019s bust a few myths here. Puppies don\u2019t come prepared for being alone, and don\u2019t respond well to letting them cry it out. It just doesn&#8217;t work. However, our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/crate-training\/how-to-stop-puppy-whining-in-crate\/\">how to help if your puppy is whining in their crate<\/a> can certainly help you build to a sweet spot where they\u2019ll be comfortable with seeing you off for a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend you follow the step by step alone training in the Zigzag app to help prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/puppy-separation-anxiety\/\">separation anxiety<\/a> and separation related problems &#8211; you definitely want to avoid those. By building your puppy\u2019s confidence week by week, it will also help them become happier puppies across the board, which we definitely all want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get you started with alone training we recommend you invest in some chew toys like <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/kong-puppy-toys\/\">Kongs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/puppy-puzzle-toys\/\">interactive puzzle toys<\/a>. Try feeding your puppy their meals out of them while you slowly get farther away from them so that your puppy begins to learn good things happen when they\u2019re away from you. If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/crate-training\/puppy-crate-training-guide\/\">crate training<\/a>, it\u2019s a good idea to feed them in the crate to build up positive associations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Toilet training<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Whippets generally pick up toilet training fast. Get them to the toilet outside so that they learn that\u2019s the place to go. As young puppies, you\u2019ll need to do this frequently due to their tiny bladders. Apartment dwellers may want to use a puppy toilet on a balcony or terrace with puppy pads! Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/how-to-toilet-train-a-puppy-full-guide\/\">full guide to puppy toilet training<\/a> if your Whippet puppy hasn\u2019t got the hang of going in the right place yet.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Crate training<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Crate training can be a useful tool in managing your Whippet puppy\u2019s environment. They can help teach your puppy to get into a regular sleep and toilet training routine, as well as give them a safe place to go away from adults, children or other pets when they need a break from the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Careful though, you mustn&#8217;t just shut your puppy in the crate and think they\u2019ll be fine with it. Read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/crate-training\/puppy-crate-training-guide\/\">crate training guide<\/a> to know how to show your puppy that the crate is actually a rather nice and safe place to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Your Whippet puppy is going to be learning a lot about the world in these first weeks, so it\u2019s important that we make <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\">socialization<\/a> a positive experience for them. This way, they can feel confident about the world, one step at time. Let\u2019s not go crazy &#8211; we know it\u2019s tempting to want to do all of the things!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking your Whippet out and about in a bag (or a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-car-carriers-guide\/\">puppy carrier<\/a>) is a good way of teaching them about the world from a distance. However, for a small pup, this amount of sensory experience can sometimes be overwhelming. Check out our article on<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/understanding-puppy-body-language\/\"> puppy body language<\/a> to see how your Whippet puppy is coping with the world outside, or if you need to protect them and slow things down a little.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People will want to coo and ooh and aah at a baby Whippet. Although we love people to show their admiration for your puppy, sometimes this level of stranger interaction can be too much for young puppies. At the start, let\u2019s get your Whippet puppy to watch from afar until you can tell how they feel about it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this week&#8217;s socialization exercises we recommend you do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Letting your Whippet puppy explore the yard &#8211; This will be exciting for your puppy. All of those different smells, things to watch flutter by, and noises to hear will just be too amazing, and exhausting at the same time. Let them investigate the yard in their own time, and remember to teach them that this is their toilet area. They\u2019ll struggle to remember at first, so you\u2019ll have to repeat, repeat, repeat the lesson,&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach your puppy about surfaces &#8211; in life, dogs are expected to walk on lots of different surfaces like sidewalks, sand, tiles, and so on. But they need to learn how to feel confident while young so you don&#8217;t have to give them in your arms every time they walk on something funky. Start out by using grippy surfaces and rough textures your puppy can easily walk on, no need to go for anything slippery just yet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Training your Whippet puppy is going to be a whole lot of fun for you, as it should be for them. That\u2019s why we recommend you use <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/about-us\/\">positive reinforcement training methods<\/a>. To keep it short, what this means is that we reward puppies for doing the right thing. Managing the environment will also be important. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-proofing-the-house\/\">puppy proofing your home<\/a> will be essential to stop your Whippet puppy getting into things you don\u2019t want them to, so that they are more likely to get things right. See what we did there?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also just setting them up to have an optimistic outlook on life, willing to problem solve and try new things, with the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-rewards-and-treats\/\">reward and treats.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll start out with the following exercises to build a strong foundation for your Whippet puppy to listen to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the links for a full explanation of the exercise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/teach-a-puppy-its-name\/\">Teach your Whippet their name<\/a> &#8211; You\u2019ll quickly realize that teaching your puppy their name is going to be useful to get their attention. Use plenty of treats and a cheerful voice and you\u2019ll get some lovely focus and attention from them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-sit\/\">Teach your Whippet puppy to sit<\/a> &#8211; teaching a puppy to sit is one of the first things you\u2019ll teach them. For Whippets and other sighthounds, this isn\u2019t always the most comfortable thing for them to do due to their long legs and deep chests. If your puppy&#8217;s body language indicates they are not feeling comfortable and they\u2019re reluctant to sit, let\u2019s not force it &#8211; there are more comfortable positions for them to learn like \u2018down\u2019 or \u2018stand\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall &#8211; How to teach your Whippet puppy to come back when called<\/a> &#8211; Especially for bolting breeds like Whippets, you\u2019ll definitely want to teach them to come back when you call them. Start out indoors at first so that there\u2019s not too many distractions by using super yummy treats, and slowly work your way to practising outside.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/how-to-teach-your-puppy-to-fetch\/\">Retrieve\/fetch<\/a> &#8211; Retrieving and fetching may not come that naturally to Whippets, but it is a skill that can definitely be taught. It\u2019s going to be much easier to teach them by swapping items. For Whippets, getting some fluffy or hairy-looking toys will work great!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Preventing resource guarding<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/puppy-resource-guarding\/\">Resource guarding<\/a> is not a huge problem that Whippet owners will come across, providing they teach them to give things up willingly when young. However, It\u2019s worth keeping in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since your puppy doesn&#8217;t have hands to feel things, they will be <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/biting-and-chewing\/how-to-stop-puppy-eating-everything\/\">putting everything in their mouth<\/a> to investigate. Yes, this means that many things will be spat out, but you\u2019ll also want to teach them that you might take things off of them and that it\u2019s no big deal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018drop\u2019 part of the fetch exercise will be useful for this. You can get them to swap for food lots of different items and articles so that when they want to carry around a dropped stranger&#8217;s tissue, or a chicken bone, giving it up will be easy as pie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/puppy-resource-guarding\/\">resource guarding in puppies<\/a>, for the full lowdown.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Whippets usually respond well to human touch and like to be stroked. They\u2019re not called the cat of the dog world for nothing!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some puppies might be a little bit scared of hands at first though. That means they need to learn that human hands aren\u2019t that bad and can even make things happen, like handing treats!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week we\u2019ll focus on getting your puppy used to not just strokes, but also handling other parts of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handling your puppy &#8211; your puppy will probably be touched by all kinds of people, like vets, your family and friends. To avoid them getting stressed and nervous every time they see someone getting close to them, you can imagine that teaching them to be touched is an important part of raising a confident puppy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 2 \u2013 Training your Whippet puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In week 2 of training your Whippet puppy, we\u2019ll start to teach them about the sounds and sights of the outside world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, we\u2019ll also have your friends over to meet your Whippet puppy, yippee! If going off on day trips or travelling is your thing, teaching your Whippet to be comfortable in the car is also something we\u2019ll focus on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For life skills training, we\u2019ll throw in some lead walking, as well as giving that beautiful, silky fur a nice brush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Fireworks<br>\u2013 Watch the world go by outside your house<br>\u2013 Play dress up<br>\u2013 Sit in the car<br>\u2013 Invite friends over<\/td><td>\u2013 Alone Training<br>\u2013 Crate Training<br>\u2013 Toilet Training<br>\u2013 Name \u2013 in yard<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 cue word<br>\u2013 Fetch<br>\u2013 Drop<br>-Sit \u2013 add a cue word<br>\u2013 Leadwalking<\/td><td>\u2013 Brushing and Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>When your Whippet is in their socialization period, any experiences they have with the outside world will have an effect on how they feel about these things later on in life. In other words, if they have a fright falling into a pool of water, it\u2019s likely they\u2019ll feel apprehensive about going anywhere near lakes or rivers they run into in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we don\u2019t want to overwhelm them with scary things, we do want to build on what they\u2019re exposed to week by week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fireworks &#8211; We\u2019re sure you\u2019ve heard the stories of how fireworks can be some dogs\u2019 worst enemy. But you can teach them that these sounds are not to be worried about by playing firework sounds at a low level in another room, and building up. Keep checking your Whippet\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/understanding-puppy-body-language\/\">body language<\/a> to make sure they\u2019re unfazed by the noise at each stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the world go by &#8211; To start getting them used to the outside world, sit out the front of your house with your Whippet puppy with a pocketful of treats. No need to do much, give them a treat every so often; especially if anything noisy like a bus or noisy neighbor goes by. .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play dress up &#8211; No, we don&#8217;t mean in those outfits for Whippets you can find online. For this exercise, it\u2019s your time to shine. Dress up in things that may look unusual to your puppy like chunky boots, a high-viz jacket or a cycle helmet. They will help them understand that in life, they\u2019ll run into people who look different, but there\u2019s no need to be scared of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit in the car &#8211; Take some treats and sit in your car with your Whippet next to you. They can have a clamber over the seats if they like, that\u2019s fine. If you\u2019re thinking of going on lots of road trips, you may want to browse through <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-car-carriers-guide\/\">puppy car carriers<\/a> to keep them safe and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alone training &#8211; Each week, you\u2019ll slowly increase the time you leave them alone to prevent separation anxiety in your Whippet puppy. Leaving them alone in a bang is definitely not a good idea. This week, see if you can move around while your Whippet is distracted with their food toys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/crate-training\/puppy-crate-training-guide\/\">Crate training<\/a> &#8211; This week, you\u2019ll want to move on to the next stage only if your Whippet puppy is ready.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach them their name in the yard &#8211; Let\u2019s move outside to practise calling their name this time. Use some high value treats like tiny pieces of cheese or hot dog as you\u2019ll be competing with lots of distractions!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall training: add a cue word &#8211; Cues are what you might know as \u2018commands\u2019. Nowadays, you\u2019ll see the term \u2018cue\u2019 a lot more than \u2018command\u2019&#8230;the dog training world has already changed so much for the better. Basically, it just means an instruction or request to do something. Once your puppy has learned to come towards you, start to add the cue word \u2018come\u2019 just before they start moving off. They will then start to associate the word come with moving towards you. See what we did there? We\u2019re setting them up for success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/puppy-training-games-library\/\">Fetch and drop<\/a> &#8211; build on this and throw the toy a bit further away.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/puppy-lead-training\/\">lead walking training<\/a> &#8211; Yep, we\u2019re building up to the fun part of having a puppy. Do this indoors, and reward your Whippet puppy for close following. It\u2019s a good idea to get them a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/picking-your-puppy-harness\/\">well-fitting harness<\/a> as harnesses are much kinder for them to wear, and safer as Whippet necks are tiny and they can easily slip through a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/what-you-need-to-know-about-puppy-collars\/\">regular buckle or clip collar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-grooming-tips\/\">Brushing and grooming your puppy<\/a> &#8211; Your Whippet puppy won\u2019t need a lot of brushing. They do shed their short fur, but it doesn\u2019t get in any knots or tangles, thank goodness. They will appreciate being brushed with a rubber slicker style brush or grooming glove; especially for the great bonding experience it creates as well.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 3 \u2013 Training your Whippet puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you getting the gist of this puppy training lark yet? As long as you remember to reward them for every little good thing they do, it&#8217;ll make training your Whippet puppy a dream.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training Exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Scent Trails<br>\u2013 Go for a drive<br>\u2013 Invite Friends Over<br>\u2013 Write a puppy socialization checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Recall \u2013 outside in the yard<br>\u2013 Four Paws on the floor \u2013 Not Jumping up<br>\u2013 Down<br>\u2013 Generalisation<br>\u2013 Alone Training<\/td><td>\u2013 Harness fitting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scent trails &#8211; Whilst a Whippet\u2019s strongest sense may be their ability to see fast moving objects, they still have a great nose for sniffing. Scatter a trail of treats along the floor with a jackpot pile of treats or their favorite toy at the end. Encourage your Whippet to follow the trail, and you\u2019ll see their eyes glow when they get to the prize.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite friends over &#8211; We bet you can\u2019t wait to show your new puppy off to your friends. Ask them to resist their urge to pick up and cuddle your puppy to avoid them going into a panic. First, have everyone come and sit down without doing much else. If your puppy comes to say hello to them that\u2019s great, let them do it in their own time and space.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a drive with your Whippet puppy &#8211; Have your puppy safely strapped into their car carrier or crate in the boot of your car. Some may prefer to place them in a car harness secured on the passenger\u2019s seat. Whichever way you choose to secure them is fine, as long as they\u2019re safe!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a puppy socialization checklist for your Whippet puppy: think about day- to- day things you normally do, or things you\u2019ll want to do with your Whippet eventually; like going on hikes or boat rides. They don\u2019t tend to be water lovers, but if Stand Up Paddle is your favorite thing in the world, you\u2019ll want to teach them that the water doesn&#8217;t bite, and fit them for a lifejacket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall<\/a>: Here\u2019s where it gets interesting: teaching your puppy to come when called, outside. Whippets love to chase, so a good strategy is to run backwards away from them as you say the \u2018come\u2019 cue. See if they want to chase you to keep up with you. If they do, it\u2019s a good sign!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/stop-puppy-jumping-up\/\">Stop your puppy jumping up<\/a> &#8211; Whippet puppies often jump up on people for a few different reasons.<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/stop-puppy-jumping-up\/\"> Read our full guide<\/a> on how to teach your Whippet some good manners. In puppy terms, it means having four paws on the floor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generalisation (in different locations) &#8211; Whilst your Whippet puppy may hang off your every word in the house, being outside is a different matter. Dogs find it challenging to \u2018generalise\u2019, or follow cues in different environments, so let\u2019s start nice and easy indoors. Then you can move on to more difficult and distracting places like the yard. If you\u2019re really into it, you can make a list of dog friendly places like DIY stores, shopping centers or any other places you\u2019re likely to go with your puppy to help with the generalisation process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-lie-down\/\">Teach your Whippet puppy to lie down<\/a> &#8211;&nbsp; Whippets often find learning the down position easier than the sit position due to the way their body is built. If they\u2019re struggling to sit, start with them standing (instead of sitting) and look for a cantilevering action where they fold down. Go on then, Google &#8216;cantilevering\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alone training &#8211; hopefully your Whippet puppy has got used to you moving around while they\u2019re eating. This week, see if you can stay longer out of sight. Maybe open and close your front door every now and again to see if you can get away with it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/picking-your-puppy-harness\/\">Harness fitting for a puppy<\/a> &#8211; Whippets do well in a fleece lined harness like those by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfect-fit-dog-harness.com\/perfect-fit-fleece-dog-harness.html\">Perfect Fit<\/a> or a padded one like this by <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OFgfis\">Dog Copenhagen<\/a>. Get them used to having it put on and taken off with lots of treats so that it becomes a fun experience for them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 4 \u2013 Training your Whippet puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hurray! We&#8217;re halfway through our how to train your Whippet guide. There\u2019s still half of the fun to go through.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Meet another dog<br>\u2013 Find a puppy class<\/td><td>\u2013 Settle on a mat<br>\u2013 Lead walking<br>\u2013 Recall games<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Grooming sensitive areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/how-to-introduce-a-puppy-to-a-dog\/\">Meeting another dog<\/a> &#8211; Whippet puppies can be a little bit shy of dogs they don\u2019t know. To get them warmed up, have a friend come over with their dog and hang out in the yard. Don\u2019t be in a rush to let both dogs off lead yet, you can let them investigate and have a sniff of one another. Make sure to reward your Whippet and the other dog regularly so that they remain calm and more focused on the treats than on each other. Check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/understanding-puppy-body-language\/\">body language<\/a> to see what your next move is; if you think they\u2019re comfortable with one another, you can let them off lead.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/puppy-socialization-classes\/\">Find a good puppy class for your puppy<\/a> &#8211; Puppy socialization classes can be a great way of teaching your puppy to keep working on their training when the best of all distractions are around: other dogs. The other good part about puppy classes is that a professional dog trainer is there in the flesh to show you the ropes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week <\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Settle on a mat &#8211; teaching your Whippet puppy to settle when you\u2019re out and about will be really useful. Who doesn\u2019t love to stop for a cuppa after a long walk? Or something stronger if you\u2019d rather. The best way to teach your Whippet to settle is when you\u2019re at home and watching TV. Press a treat-stuffed Kong under your foot while it\u2019s on a mat to teach them it\u2019s the best place to be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/puppy-lead-training\/\">Lead walking<\/a> &#8211; In order to have a Whippet who <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/how-to-stop-a-puppy-pulling-on-a-lead\/\">doesn&#8217;t pull on the lead<\/a>, you\u2019ll definitely need practice. That\u2019s really the secret to <em>actual <\/em>walks in the park. Do lots of practice runs in your yard now your Whippet has done enough of them inside. If you\u2019re already going out for walks, try going up and down the same street. That way,&nbsp; they\u2019ve sniffed all the sniffs on the second or third go and will find it easier to pay attention to you.<br><br>Struggling to find the right lead for your Whippet? We\u2019ve narrowed it down in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/best-puppy-training-leads\/\">best training leashes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recall games \u2013 play tennis with your puppy! Not with a racket, but with a friend and some treats. Grab a friend and a stack of treats and call your Whippet between you. See? Your Whippet puppy acts as a ball while they bounce off you and your friend. You can try moving each time you call their name &#8211; movement gets Whippets excited, &nbsp; so they\u2019ll have a blast catching up with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-grooming-tips\/\">Grooming a puppy<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This week, we\u2019re focusing on sensitive areas. We all have our tickly bits, don\u2019t we? For puppies, it tends to be their paws, eyes and ears. Try picking them up. Maybe they need a clean?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 5 \u2013 Training your Whippet puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re almost there! Only three more weeks to go, till you\u2019re on your own\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just joking, we\u2019d never leave you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Have us by your side at all times &#8211; download our app! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Go to the bar \u2013 you deserve it!<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Alone Training<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 outside using a lead<br>\u2013 Lead walking \u2013 outside<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Pretend nail clips<br>\u2013 Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the pub\/dog friendly caf\u00e9 \u2013 you deserve it! Whether it\u2019s a Cappuccino or a wee dram of whisky, take your puppy\u2019s settle mat and a nice stuffed chew toy or Kong to keep them busy while you enjoy your drink. Ah, this is what you were dreaming about all this time, right?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; perhaps your Whippet puppy can go on a bus or train this week. Popping to the vets to say hello is a good idea. Perhaps you can get one of the nice vets to weigh them as a training exercise; to teach your Whippet that they don\u2019t always get poked and prodded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alone training &#8211; increasing time alone slowly will help your Whippet puppy to understand that being alone is not the end of the world, and that you\u2019ll always come back for them. Just go out for a few seconds at a time at first. Then gradually extend to only a couple of minutes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recall \u2013 Outside, using a lead, dealing with distractions. The ultimate challenge. Once your Whippet puppy is responding to the recall cue well when they\u2019re off-lead in the yard, give it a try when you\u2019re out on a walk. You can keep their lead on and run a few steps backwards if it makes you feel safer. A <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/long-dog-leads\/\">long line<\/a> may be useful for recall training at this stage; these are typically 5-10m long and are definitely worth it for peace of mind.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead walking \u2013 Yep, you\u2019ll still need to practise lead walking. Probably until they\u2019re adults actually, just so you\u2019re prepared. How many steps can you go before you need to give your Whippet a treat? You can try walking in more challenging environments this week, but remember to reward more frequently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises &#8211; Now is the time to try and make exercises a wee bit more difficult. Gotta keep them on their feet somehow!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretend to clip your dog\u2019s nails &#8211; Whippets have nails which will need to be clipped as they don\u2019t always wear them down naturally. At this stage, get them ready for the clippers by only pretending to use them by picking up a paw, and giving them a treat while you inspect each claw.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/best-puppy-nail-clippers\/\">choosing the best nail clippers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/how-to-clip-a-dogs-nails\/\">how to teach your puppy to have their nails clipped<\/a> to get a better idea of what we\u2019re talking about.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 6 \u2013 Training your Whippet puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They say it takes 3 weeks to form a habit, you\u2019re at 6. Have you got into the Whippet training groove?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Following on walks<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Check puppy\u2019s mouth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Tick 3 more items off your socialization checklist &#8211; how about taking your Whippet puppy to a long sandy beach? Watching them whizzing up and down the beach will surely entertain you for hours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Following on walks &#8211; the park is always an exciting adventure for Whippets. Teach them to follow you by frequently rewarding them with treats, playing with toys or just having a great game of chase. Make sure they\u2019re chasing you though, not strangers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick &#8211; can your puppy lie down for a bit longer now? Perhaps you can try stepping away when they\u2019re down. Repeating the same exercise over and over again will just get boring for them, so let&#8217;s keep training spicy by upping the difficulty of exercises.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Start checking your puppy\u2019s mouth and their teeth &#8211; checking your puppy\u2019s mouth and teeth is important, especially when they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/new-puppy-health\/when-do-puppies-lose-their-teeth\/#:~:text=Or%20shall%20we%20say%2C%20their,blood%20on%20a%20chew%20toy.\">finished with teething<\/a> to make sure they haven\u2019t retained any of their baby teeth. It also means you can make a great start on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-teeth-cleaning-guide\/\">puppy teeth cleaning. <\/a>Sure you\u2019ve had enough of stinky breath.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 7 \u2013 Training your Whippet puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well done for getting this far! Can you see the finish line?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Puppy Agility<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Wait<br>\u2013 Walk with a friend\u2019s dog<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 off the lead<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Pretend ear drops<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/puppy-agility-training\/\">Have a go at puppy agility<\/a> &#8211; puppies shouldn\u2019t jump until they\u2019re fully grown to prevent them from hurting their joints. But many Agility clubs (yes, those exist) offer great puppy agility sessions where they teach them basic skills they\u2019ll be able to use in the future. Whippets love to leap and run, so why not see what your puppy can do?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; perhaps watching other dogs at the agility club can be something you do to get them in the mood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-stay\/\">Teach your Whippet puppy to stay<\/a> &#8211; Your puppy can do this while they sit, stand or lie down, whichever they find easiest.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a walk with a friend\u2019s dog &#8211; This is what you were looking forward to all this time, right? Lovely walks with your friends and their dogs. If it\u2019s safe to do so, you can let your puppy off the lead to play with them. You can always use a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/long-dog-leads\/\">long line<\/a> if you\u2019re worried about them not coming back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall off the lead &#8211; Are those heart palpitations? No worries, you\u2019ll do just fine. Practising off lead recalls with your Whippet puppy will be essential for those long walks on the beach or hikes you\u2019re looking forward to. Having your puppy chase you as a recall exercise is a great one for Whippets &#8211; they\u2019ll take you down like the fluffy bunny you really are.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises &#8211; Let\u2019s try this on recall; you really want to make sure they\u2019ve got it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretend ear drops &#8211; all dogs need their ears checked and cleaned. Whippets don\u2019t have hairy inner ears, but they can still get mucky due to the wax build up,; which can cause problems. To make cleaning their ears regularly a breeze, start by pretending to put drops in them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the lid on the bottle of the drops, lift their ear, and pretend to put them inside. Give them a treat each time like it\u2019s no big deal.&nbsp; Especially if you want them to come back on recall, you really want them to be able to hear you as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 8 \u2013 Training your Whippet puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally! It\u2019s Week 8. You\u2019ve reached the end of our puppy training guide, but you\u2019re just beginning your journey with your Whippet puppy. There\u2019s plenty more games, training and fun ahead of you!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Joggers and Cyclists<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Practice exercises in different locations<br>\u2013 Teach a hand target<br>\u2013 Introduce nose work<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Nail trims<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joggers and Cyclists &#8211; things that move quickly are going to excite any sighthound, like joggers and cyclists. It\u2019s bound to make any person turn around too to be honest, especially if they wear those tiny shorts. <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/how-to-calm-a-puppy-down\/\">Teaching your puppy to be calm<\/a> around joggers and cyclists is going to be important to avoid getting into trouble, so reward your Whippet puppy for ignoring them. This is so they understand that staying next to you is more rewarding than chasing anyone down the street.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; your Whippet puppy still has a lot to learn about the world!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice exercises in different locations &#8211; choose some locations from your previous list of dog friendly shops and venues so that your Whippet puppy learns to do everything they\u2019ve trained for in all places, not just at home. Having them know how to follow cues outdoors is actually where you want to get after all!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach a hand target&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8211; puppies love to learn a hand target. It\u2019s good for teaching a dog direction, and works wonderfully as a recall as well. Targeting is the base of many trick behaviors, and it\u2019s also just a fun thing to do. How you do it is to simply mark the moment your Whippet touches your hand with their nose and give them a delicious treat. Just like a little boop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introducing nose work to your puppy &#8211; your Whippet probably has a favorite toy. Is it furry? We bet it is. Teach them to use their nose by hiding it under a cushion on the floor, and reward them when they find it. In the next round, make it a bit more difficult &#8211; maybe hiding behind a curtain or on top of the coffee table so they have to actively search for it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/how-to-clip-a-dogs-nails\/\">Trim your Whippet puppy\u2019s claws<\/a> &#8211; Now that you\u2019ve practised clipping their claws, it\u2019s time to do it for real! Just clip one or two claws, and give them a treat each time. Take a 2 minute break and if they\u2019re happy to then carry on, you can keep going. Otherwise, you can just come back to it later, there\u2019s no rush with the nail clipping!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading trigger\">What\u2019s next for your Whippet puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whippets are clever and will love to learn. If you\u2019re feeling like it, you could try out a sport like agility or Rally O, which is a more relaxed and fun style of obedience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">If you liked this, why not try our app?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog-home\/\">puppy training tips<\/a> or more <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/puppy-training-games-library\/\">training games<\/a> to do with your Whippet?&nbsp;You better believe you can find that and more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/#how-it-works\">Zigzag puppy training app<\/a>. 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