Samoyed
Samoyed Training
Samoyeds are lively, energetic pups who adore people and have a mischievous sense of humour. Because of their quick wit and busy body, you must keep your eyes on them so they don't get into trouble. Chewing shoes, biting hands, and having accidents on the carpet are some examples of bad behaviour you don't want to turn into regular habits. Having lots of toys handy is a great way to keep your puppy preoccupied. Never harshly punish your Sammy, they do better with rewards. Your puppy should go outside every 30 minutes and immediately after it eats to help with potty training. Crate training can also be very effective. Lastly, it’s a good idea to teach your Samoyed what it means to be “quiet” for the neighbours sake. Although sometimes difficult to train, they make a good choice for a first-time dog owners. Sammies are very quick learners and generally well-behaved. As always, socialization with other dogs and people as a puppy is very beneficial for long-term development.
Selecting a Samoyed Puppy
Samoyed Puppy Ears
The Samoyed's ears should be strong, thick and erect. They are triangular in shape, but not pointed at the tips. Make sure they're coated with fur, both inside and outside! Healthy puppies will have clean ears with no signs of discharge, redness, inflammation or pungent odour. If the puppy is aggressively scratching or pawing their ear, tilting their head or excessively flipping their head, it may also be a sign of discomfort. Breeds with floppy ears are more prone to infection or disease.