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What's the best way to train my 7-week-old litter of puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 19 days old

What would be the best tactics to train all 8 of my puppies who are 7 weeks old?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 31st, 2018

Train each puppy individually and keep sections short, no more than 5 to 10 minutes at a time. Begin with one basic command such as "sit" or "lay down". Be patient and consistent. Use plenty of praise and rewards as they progress.

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