Potty & House Training

Our puppies are in the early stages of potty and house training. While they are still too young to be fully trained on going outside consistently, we have already introduced them to both puppy pads and outdoor potty habits:

• Puppy Pads: All puppies are familiar with using puppy pads inside the home. They understand the concept of having a designated place to relieve themselves.

• Outdoor Potty Exposure: Puppies are introduced to the outdoors regularly to start learning where to go. They are encouraged to potty outside, which helps them become comfortable with the transition to outdoor elimination in their new homes.

• Consistency & Guidance: While they are not fully house-trained yet, our process gives them a solid foundation, making the next stage of training much easier for you as a new owner.

Because each puppy is still very young, we provide detailed guidance for continuing house training once they arrive at your home, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for both puppy and family.

🐾 Socialization

Socialization is critical for a Bernese Mountain Dog’s confidence, temperament, and ability to interact safely with others. Our puppies are carefully exposed to a variety of experiences to help them grow into friendly, well-adjusted dogs:

• Other Pets: Puppies are gradually introduced to other dogs and household pets in a controlled, safe environment. This teaches them to interact politely and confidently with other animals.

• Children & Families: They are exposed to children of all ages, helping them feel comfortable around little ones and teaching them gentle play.

• People & Visitors: Puppies meet a variety of people—adults, visitors, and friends—so they learn to greet strangers confidently and without fear.

• Different Environments: Puppies experience varied surfaces, sights, and sounds to build resilience and reduce anxiety in new settings.

Socialization at this early stage is key to raising a balanced, adaptable Bernese Mountain Dog, and it continues to pay off as they grow into loving family companions.

🎓 Basic Command Training

We also begin basic command training to give our puppies a strong foundation for further learning once they join your home. While training sessions are short and age-appropriate, puppies are introduced to these essential commands:

• Come: Teaching the puppy to respond when called, reinforcing positive recall

• Go: Helping the puppy learn simple direction and movement cues

• Sit: Introducing the puppy to control and attention for calmer interactions

• Stand: Familiarizing the puppy with standing on cue for health checks and grooming

Training at this stage is always positive, gentle, and reward-based, focusing on building trust and encouraging puppies to enjoy learning.

 Preparing for Your New Puppy

Because our puppies have had early potty introduction, socialization, and basic command training:

• You will be able to continue building on these skills immediately

• Transitioning your puppy into your home will be smoother, with less stress for both puppy and family

• Our guidance ensures that your Bernese will continue developing into a friendly, confident, and well-mannered companion

Each puppy leaves our care with the foundation they need to thrive in their new home, but continued consistency, patience, and love are key to completing house training, obedience, and socialization.

❤️ Why This Matters

Early training and socialization are vital for Bernese Mountain Dogs because:

• They are large, strong dogs that benefit from learning boundaries early

• Proper socialization reduces fear or anxiety around strangers, pets, and children

• Early exposure to structured commands sets the stage for a lifetime of learning and good behavior

By raising our puppies in this nurturing, structured environment, we give both the puppy and the new family the best start possible.