The first month is not about reaching the park. It is about making the equipment comfortable and teaching that a loose lead makes the world move.
Begin indoors in three steps
- Desensitise the fit Put the harness on, immediately deliver food, and remove it after five seconds.
- Drag the lead under supervision Let the puppy move indoors with the lead attached while an adult watches continuously to prevent tangling.
- Play the follow game Walk a few steps and mark whenever the puppy chooses to follow beside you.
Go out safely before vaccination is complete
Ask your veterinarian which locations and ground surfaces are appropriate for current local disease conditions.