You have just brought your new puppy home - he's
so cute and lovable that you just want to play with him and cuddle him.
It won't be long before he has grown into an adult
dog. Behaviours that may seem cute in a puppy may be
dangerous
in a full grown dog. It is much easier to train a dog to do what you
want before he has learned something undesirable.
Having done the wrong things myself, I can say
from experience DON'T WAIT to start training your puppy!
Training your dog is essential if you are to
have a well behaved dog that is a pleasure to live with.
START TRAINING ON DAY ONE
The first 16 weeks of a dog's life (that's only 4
months!) are a critical learning period. To have a well trained dog you
must start as soon as you get him home.
Make sure you get the whole family involved as it
is just as much about training you as training your puppy.
Using positive communication techniques takes a
lot of practice and repetition for it to become second nature.
Consistancy is key to your dog having a good understanding of what is
expected of him.
Before you bring your puppy home research dog
training programs available. Ask your vet for recommendations. Call the
trainer and ask what methods they use, ask if you can sit in on a
training session to see if you like how they handle the dogs and their
owners.
PUPPY SCHOOL OR BOOKS?
I strongly suggest that if you have never attended a dog training class
that you should do so. There is merit in watching someone work with
dogs and having them there to correct you and to answer your questions.
If you have successfully trained dogs before, a few good books or
videos may be all you need to bring back those dog training skills.
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