Puppy Tips
Puppy Tips
ver ask your puppy to “SIT”… and get the look 
like, “Umm… what does that mean again?”
That’s because puppies don’t generalize well! To your pup, “SIT” in the living room may feel completely different than “SIT” in the backyard, kitchen, or on a busy walk.
Here’s the secret:
Practice cues in LOTS of different places! Start in a quiet room with few distractions, then slowly move to new locations as your puppy succeeds.
Living room
Kitchen
Backyard
Neighborhood walks
If your puppy gets distracted in a new environment, that’s okay! Go back a step, use a food lure if needed, and keep sessions short and positive. Aim for 2–3 great repetitions, then celebrate and move on! 
Remember: your puppy isn’t being stubborn — they’re learning that “SIT” means “SIT” everywhere, every time, no matter what’s happening around them. That takes practice, patience, and consistency. 
Small steps = BIG success! 
Happy Training!
About CVL
Colonial Village Labradoodles is Indiana’s premier labradoodle breeder. We raise multi-generational Australian Labradoodle and Australian Bernedoodle puppies with a purpose. Our dogs are bred for their therapy-oriented temperaments and allergy-friendly coats.
What is a multi-generational Australian Labradoodle?
Multi-generational Australian Labradoodles are a cross between many different parent breeds. The breed originated in Australia in the 1980s with the intent of creating an allergy-friendly service dog for the blind. Australian Labradoodles are a combination of a Poodle, Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel, and Irish Water dogs. These breeds were hand-selected for specific breed qualities to create the ideal service dog for those with allergies. Since then, the breed has continued on and spread across the world. Australian Labradoodles are now considered their own breed with its own breed clubs (ALAA and WALA).