The Ultimate Guide to Bringing Home a Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy

TLDRLearn everything you need to know about bringing home a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, from creating a plan and routine to setting boundaries and establishing a six-day break. Discover the keys to becoming a high-level canine leader.

Key insights

🐶Start with a plan and a routine to ensure success and reduce stress levels.

Begin training and setting boundaries from the very first second you bring your puppy home.

🚪Establish boundaries, such as thresholds, to guide your dog's behavior and create consistency.

💥Practice a six-day break to help your dog settle and build a strong bond with you as their leader.

Understand the importance of a calm and relaxed dog through proper training and leadership.

Q&A

What should I do on the first day with my new Bernese Mountain Dog puppy?

Start by creating a plan and routine, setting boundaries, and establishing training from day one.

How can I establish myself as a high-level canine leader?

Be consistent in your training and boundary-setting, and practice calm and confident leadership.

What are some important boundaries to set for my puppy?

Some important boundaries include keeping toys stored away and only allowing access with a sit-stay command, requiring a sit-stay before being allowed on furniture, and teaching them to wait calmly at thresholds.

What is the six-day break and why is it important?

The six-day break is a routine that helps your dog settle into their new environment and build trust and a strong bond with you as their leader.

How can I ensure my dog remains calm and relaxed?

Consistent training, boundary-setting, and demonstrating calm and confident leadership will help your dog feel secure and relaxed.

Timestamped Summary

01:20Start with a plan and routine to ensure success and reduce stress levels.

03:08Begin training and setting boundaries from the very first second you bring your puppy home.

05:39Establish boundaries, such as thresholds, to guide your dog's behavior and create consistency.

08:59Practice a six-day break to help your dog settle and build a strong bond with you as their leader.

09:59Understand the importance of a calm and relaxed dog through proper training and leadership.

13:58Start by creating a plan and routine, setting boundaries, and establishing training from day one.

14:48Be consistent in your training and boundary-setting, and practice calm and confident leadership.

15:37Some important boundaries include keeping toys stored away and only allowing access with a sit-stay command, requiring a sit-stay before being allowed on furniture, and teaching them to wait calmly at thresholds.