| Eight weeks old is when training should start. These | | | | than attaching a long light leash to the puppy and |
| days reputable breeders are starting their puppy | | | | letting them drag it around. This prepares the puppy |
| imprinting at 3 weeks until the dog goes to their new | | | | for leash manner training later on when they are able |
| homes. Obedience training can be started | | | | to get out and roam the world with me. |
| immediately. You do not have to wait until the dog is | | | | Sit, down, and coming when called are a snap at 8 |
| mature in order to train them. | | | | weeks of age. By starting these behaviors early you |
| Formal learning should start with positive | | | | will help your pooch retain the behaviors over the |
| reinforcement training the moment your new puppy | | | | long term. Mainly because these months are their |
| arrives in your home. Do not wait until they are 6 | | | | formative months for learning. Tilt the odds in your |
| months or older to start. Get started right away. | | | | favor and catch your pooch while their minds are |
| Why? | | | | fresh and eager to absorb the lessons. |
| Simple, the earlier the better. Dogs learn from | | | | Subsequently, if you adopt an older dog you can |
| repetition and consistency. A dog that started training | | | | start training them immediately as well. No dog is too |
| at 8 weeks and has consistent training will be set for | | | | old for training. |
| long term success. | | | | My advice, get a good book or video on positive dog |
| I start puppies with sit, down, leash training and | | | | training and get started today. |
| coming when called. Leash training is nothing more | | | | |