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You should always have your dog on leash outside.
I'd recommend working with a trainer from the early days to help in the beginning, way easier to keep up good behavior vs train out bad behavior.
Pup should not have enough lead to be able to get in front of a car. There’s often parked cars between you and the street, depending where you’re located. Just pay attention crossing the streets as always.
Do not use a retractable leash
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Make sure you have a good harness or collar so you can control your pup and he/she can’t get loose. Train sit and all crosswalks, and train the dog to only go once you say “okay.” My dog is pretty smart about following foot traffic and understands crossing the street. As a puppy I also made a game of running across the street so that we could cross quicker (since the time runs out). And he still does this as a 2 year old dog. In general there’s a few training rules that apply to everything: sit, stay, wait, down, come, let’s go, look. For the car, you tell the dog to wait and they should wait. At the crosswalk, say “wait” and when the light turns “okay” to release/go. Take your dog to puppy class and they will help you. Highly recommend puppy class for all new dog owners.
Just for visibility - switching from regular collars to nose leads was a game changer for my pup and I. Walks are so, so, so, much better now.
Congratulations! Very exciting times!
Someone recommended the book Urban Dog to me- read the reviews and see if it’s a fit for your needs.
Look into a martingale collar instead of a flat collar, it’s a half-slip so won’t choke pup but he won’t be able to slip it over his head.
Also agree there should not be any off leash time (and in parks only!) for a long time, maybe never, and you have super strong recall established. Remember you have the leash and are in control- pup can only go as far as you allow them. Good leash training is imperative.
We trained my dog to not cross by using “wait” at crosswalks and simply pulling the leash to stop him. We’re now incorporating a “sit” when we’re waiting to keep him planted. He doesn’t release until we say “cross”. It’s all repetition and positive reinforcement.
CL1s advice is good to get a trainer.
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Not big city but socialize the dog early with new people and other animals.
Great suggestions above. I trained my Golden using long leash training videos and articles online.
Hillside in BK heights is the best fenced in dog park. Most are not fenced.
There are dog runs scattered throughout that are much smaller, but fenced.
Look up Zak George’s dog training videos. But usually as long as you keep them on a short lease when crossing the street they’re fine! I live in NYC and recently got a puppy.
Other things I’m worried about-
Anyone have a training timeline to train basic stuff like walking next to you/not jumping on new people?
How do you train them to sit in back of cars and not try to jump out before you close the door?
I always suggest Kikopup videos - my friend (who is a vet) recommended them to me and they have been invaluable with our pup!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF7boyICV7M&feature=youtu.be
When I first got my puppy, I paid for a private training session so I could learn some training tips earlier on. Most obedience training can’t begin until the dog has received the required shots (maybe 3-4 months?). Was worth it even to get the basics down. We thankfully avoided the destructive puppy phase. Biting was kept to a minimum. Good luck!
Most of that is easily done by keeping them on a leash. Puppies should not be off leash when they're young unless you're in some enclosed area. These early days you watch their behavior and learn to indicate to them when they're doing the right thing vs the wrong thing. Also don't hesitate to pick them up and carry them if they're fighting you too much.
If it's a strong, willful breed I might get some hate for this but I recommend a slipknot puppy training collar (rope, not chain) so when they pull the effect is negative reinforcement. IMO, strong willful breeds with a comfortable harness will just pull and pull to get what they want.
Invest in a lot of training specific treats. Theyre typically small so your dog doesn't get too fat and have strong smells to attract their attention. Everytime they do what they're supposed to, immediate treat. Trainers should be able to give you good advice on using treats most effectively.
I've been through so many treats training my dogs. I always carry them with me when walking so I can reward for stopping at a crossing, ignoring a distraction (like a squirrel), just generally doing what they're supposed to, or even as a distraction/deterrent for a loose dog.