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Samoyed Puppy Training Manual

From 8 Weeks

Samoyed: shade, water and a cool resting surface come before warm-weather activity.

29 chapters · English / 中文

Watercolour illustration of a Samoyed puppy cooling in a shady courtyard beside a water bowl and cooling mat
Samoyed: shade, water and a cool resting surface come before warm-weather activity.

Breed profile

Training group
Sled and spitz dogs
Origin
The Samoyed originated in Siberia, where it herded reindeer and pulled sleds.
Shoulder height
48–60 cm
Weight
16–30 kg
Coat
Thick double coat
Coat care
Cooperative grooming is a lifelong training project: introduce brushing through the coat, an undercoat rake and dryer sound gradually on a non-slip surface. Never shave the double coat as a cooling method.
Drive keywords
Living closely with people · Running · Pulling
Handling practice
On a non-slip surface, introduce brush contact, separating the coat, an undercoat rake and dryer sound from an easy distance; stop before struggle and progress only with voluntary participation. · Build calm paw, ear, tail, muzzle and whole-body checks, then generalise easy steps across rooms, familiar handlers and the grooming setting rather than relying on one practice station.

General reference range only; individual dogs vary considerably.

Teach the equipment before the walk

Lead skills & going outside

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

  1. Desensitise the fit Put the harness on, immediately deliver food, and remove it after five seconds.
  2. Drag the lead under supervision Let the puppy move indoors with the lead attached while an adult watches continuously to prevent tangling.
  3. Play the follow game Walk a few steps and mark whenever the puppy chooses to follow beside you.
Watercolour comparison of a loose lead and a tight lead
LOOSE LEASH = a relaxed J-shaped lead and continued movement; TIGHT LEASH = pulling and forward movement stops.

Go out safely before vaccination is complete

Ask your veterinarian which locations and ground surfaces are appropriate for current local disease conditions.

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