{"id":28068,"date":"2023-05-30T18:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=28068"},"modified":"2025-06-19T20:57:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T19:57:22","slug":"12-week-old-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/12-week-old-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Week Old Puppy Schedules, Tips and Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A 12 week old puppy has usually got their paws firmly under the table, and your puppy has been a part of your family for up to four weeks now. With familiarity come some new and surprising problems for first time puppy parents. This is the age when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppies-biting\/\">biting<\/a> ramps up, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/15-puppy-potty-training-problems-solved\/\">potty training<\/a> can find itself flying out of the window.  Experience has taught me some tweaks you can make to your home, and to your puppy routines, that will get you back on track in two shakes of a puppy&#8217;s tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#schedule\">Your daily puppy routine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bite\">Over excitement and biting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#train\">Training and socializing your puppy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#health\">Health, exercise and checkups<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Raising and caring for a 12 week old puppy can take a lot of energy and time! But, it\u2019s worth it when you see how your dog is developing. Make sure you\u2019re sticking to a proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/ages-and-stages-in-labrador-puppy-training\/\">training and socialization schedule for your puppy<\/a>. And, don\u2019t put your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppy-first-days-at-home\/\">new pup<\/a> on the ground outside unless they have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/puppy-vaccination-faq\/\">finished their vaccinations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Max Transformation from Day 1 to 6 months #Labrador journey #sweetyandmax\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-t_6RPP9Q58?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"schedule\">12 week old puppy schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your schedule will of course vary depending upon your own routine, but I find this is a good rule of thumb for 12 week old puppies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>6am<\/strong> Morning! Straight out for a pee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7am<\/strong> Meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7.15am<\/strong> Potty break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9am<\/strong> Potty break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11am<\/strong> Potty break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12 noon<\/strong> Meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12.15pm<\/strong> Potty break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2pm<\/strong> Potty break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4pm<\/strong> Potty break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5pm<\/strong> Meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5.15pm<\/strong> Potty break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7.30pm<\/strong> Potty break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9pm<\/strong> Take water up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10pm<\/strong> Last pee and into the crate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your 12 week old puppy might be able to last up to 3 hours between pees now, but we want to set her up to win. To do this, we give her lots of opportunities to go in the backyard, and not need to hold her bladder for too long. And always give her the opportunity to poop outdoors after a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potty Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, your puppy should have a lot more control over his bladder than when you first brought him home. But, this doesn\u2019t mean that you will never have accidents, or that your puppy will be able to go all day without needing the toilet. Some puppies take longer than others to become fully housetrained. So, stick with the good habits you\u2019ve developed, and make sure any accidents indoors are thoroughly cleaned up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much should a 12 week old puppy sleep?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have expected that as your puppy grows, they will drop those day time sleeps. But in fact, most puppies are still spending more of their time asleep than they do awake. If you are lucky they should be sleeping through the night now, but don\u2019t worry if there are still a few hiccups there. Getting into a good bedtime routine can be tricky, but your pup\u2019s bladder is probably big enough to go the night now. So it\u2019s time to help them settle down for a full 8 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bite\">12 Week Old Puppy Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know what you should expect in terms of your puppy\u2019s behavior at 12 weeks old. Temperament differs between breeds, but there are some common traits that all 12 week old puppies will share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are all still likely to be playful, curious, and excited to be around you.  And one of the best things about puppies is the fun games you can play with them! Playing is a great way to bond with your pup, and a great way for him to burn some energy inside the house. Chase, tug, hide and seek, blowing bubbles and puppy massage are all great ways to play together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playing Helps with Other Good Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many games that are great for puppies. Lots of them are simple, and can use treats and toys from your house. Puppy games can even help with training. You can see how this works by taking a look at our online puppy training courses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teething and Biting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing you might not have been prepared for is the teething that starts at around 10 to 12 weeks old. Your puppy might bite during play, but may also chew to relieve pain from teething.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most biting is not related to teething. It&#8217;s normal puppy behavior! So, it\u2019s important to learn how to get through this painful stage. If you have small children in your home, you should teach them the best way to act around puppies. This will help to reduce the number of hard bites they suffer from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Puppy bites can hurt. And 12 week old puppies can even draw blood. This biting is often accompanied by snarling and growling. But this doesn\u2019t necessarily mean your puppy is aggressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Minimise Biting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Biting will naturally start to reduce by the time your puppy is around 4 to 5 months old. But, while your puppy is in the biting stage, this behavior can be made worse by excitement, attention, and poor bite inhibition. If you reward your puppy for biting by giving him more attention or excitable play, the biting can increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppies-biting\/\"> 5 step plan to reduce biting in this article<\/a>. But to summarise, supervise people when they\u2019re playing with your puppy. Separate your puppy if he is biting, and don\u2019t reward his behavior with attention or excitement. Don\u2019t use punishment, simply remove your attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to place your puppy in a puppy zone. Squealing or yelping can make your pup more excited. <a name=\"training\"><\/a>You can also train your puppy not to bite.<br><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sn0dbp6WmdY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"train\">12 Week Old Puppy Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Training should take place from the time you bring your dog home. You might have noticed we included three meal times in the routine earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are not times to give your dog a third of their daily rations &#8211; they are the times for the leftovers from the part of the day! Most of your puppy\u2019s kibble at this stage should be used in training and to reward behaviors you\u2019d like to see more of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand them some kibble whenever they lay down calmly, keep their paws on the floor instead of jumping up. Anything you\u2019d like to see more of, reward!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 Week Old Puppy Socialization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Socialization is the most important method to ensure that your puppy grows up to be happy, friendly, and confident. The window for socialization actually starts to close at 12 weeks. But, it can last until 16 weeks in many puppies. So, don\u2019t stop socializing your puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you are still taking your 12 week old puppy out to new experiences, locations, and people. This will help to reinforce the socialization you have done up until now, and keep your puppy from becoming fearful in new situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you don\u2019t put your puppy down on the ground if they aren\u2019t fully vaccinated. If you are struggling to lift them, you might want to invest in a harness, or puppy backpack! <a name=\"health\"><\/a>We can\u2019t overemphasise how important socialization is for all puppies! So, make sure they experience as much as possible even now that they are 12 weeks old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"1344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/12-week-old-puppy-LS-tall.jpg\" alt=\"12 week old puppy\" class=\"wp-image-28071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/12-week-old-puppy-LS-tall.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/12-week-old-puppy-LS-tall-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/12-week-old-puppy-LS-tall-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/12-week-old-puppy-LS-tall-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/12-week-old-puppy-LS-tall-236x420.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health\">Puppy Health and Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main areas we want to focus on for the health and care of your puppy. These are vaccinations, feeding schedules, and exercise needs. But, there is also general care to think about. Let\u2019s get started by taking a look at whether your 12 week puppy will still need vaccinations first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaccinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where you\u2019re from, your puppy\u2019s vaccinations might end at 12 weeks old. Generally, in the UK, puppies will receive their second combined vaccine at 12 weeks old, and will need no more. In the USA, puppies often receive their third combined vaccine, a rabies vaccine, and possibly a Leptospirosis or Lyme vaccine at 12 weeks. But, they may also need a fourth combined vaccine at 16 weeks old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This vaccine schedule may differ between practices. So, speak to your vet to find out exactly when your puppy will receive his last vaccine. It\u2019s important to wait until your puppy has completed their full vaccine schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/when-can-i-take-my-puppy-out\/\">before you begin to put them on the ground outside in new places. <\/a>You can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/puppy-vaccination-faq\/\">puppy vaccines here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise Needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppy-exercise-how-much-is-too-much\/\">Puppies need less exercise than you might think,<\/a> even though they can seem full of energy! Some breeders suggest 5 minutes of exercise per month of age &#8211; so a maximum 15 minute walk outside for a 12 week old puppy. This timeframe doesn\u2019t include time spent playing and running around in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overexercising your puppy can cause problems with your dog\u2019s joints as they grow. It can strain vulnerable growing dogs, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/hip-dysplasiaimproving-the-odds\/\">lead to issues like hip dysplasia. <\/a>So, make sure to avoid over-exercising your puppy. Especially if you have a large breed dog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 12 week old puppy has usually got their paws firmly under the table, and your puppy has been a part of your family for up to four weeks now. With familiarity come some new and surprising problems for first time puppy parents. 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