Puppy Training Checklist PDF (Free 16-Week Tracker)

This free 16-week puppy training checklist gives you 80+ checkboxes covering every milestone in the most important developmental window (8-24 weeks). Print it, stick it on the fridge, and check off each item as your puppy hits it. Most owners are shocked by how many things they didn't know they needed to train — this checklist makes nothing fall through the cracks.

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What's Inside This PDF

80+ training milestones across 16 weeks (8-24 weeks old)
Foundation commands (sit, stay, come, down, place, leave it)
Socialization checklist (people, dogs, environments, surfaces, sounds)
Handling exercises (paws, mouth, ears, grooming desensitization)
Crate training, potty training, and bite inhibition milestones
Bonus: 'Never Skip' starred milestones for adult-temperament outcomes

How to Use This Free Resource

Print it, save it, share it — no restrictions. Most owners print pages 2 onward and keep the PDF on their phone for reference. The schedule pages are designed to work as fridge magnets or training-area wall references. If you find this useful, the easiest way to support the site is to share the link with another dog owner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this checklist for any breed?

Yes — the milestones are breed-agnostic. The fundamentals apply universally. Some breeds (Border Collies, Goldens, German Shepherds) hit milestones faster; some breeds (Bulldogs, Beagles, Huskies) take longer. Order remains the same.

What if I'm starting late?

Use the checklist anyway. Older puppies (4-6 months) can still hit most milestones, just with more focus on the items that should have been covered earlier. The 8-16 week socialization window is the only fully time-sensitive part.

How many milestones should my puppy hit per week?

5-8 milestones per week is a healthy pace for most breeds. Don't rush — quality of training matters more than checkbox volume. The PDF flags which milestones must be solid before moving on.

Is this PDF really free?

Yes — instant download, no email required. We earn commissions when readers buy training programs through affiliate links inside the PDF, but the checklist itself is fully free.

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