Unexpected but Essential: Puppy Training Beyond “Sit” and “Down”

Most puppy parents focus on cues like sit and down—but the real game-changers are the skills you might not think to train. Teaching your puppy to accept grooming, vet care, ear and eye drops, wearing a muzzle, or even walking in booties will make their life (and yours) much easier. Puppyhood is the golden window to normalize these everyday experiences, preventing fear and stress later on. Think of it as training for real life, not just obedience.