When Should You Start Training Your Puppy?

Have you been told to not train your puppy until it is six months old? This is bad advice. It is based on the old way of training dogs – a way that involved heavy collar corrections and punishment. It advises to hold off on training until your dog is old enough to withstand the treatment.

That abusive type of training is a thing of the past. Nowadays, cooperation and positive reinforcement are used to train dogs, and the results are much better. That being said, how soon can you start training your puppy?

Because your puppy starts learning the minute it becomes aware of its surroundings, you can train it right away. Be careful and patient. It’s little puppy brain has a much shorter attention span than an adult dog, but it can learn. The quicker you and your puppy establish a learning relationship, the better everything will be in the future. It is also very important to expose your puppy to new people, dogs, and things in order to properly socialize it. A dog that is properly socialized will be confident and healthy.

At Sit Means Sit in Madison, Wisconsin, we are top of modern training methods. Our dog obedience school is built on an abiding love for dogs. Bring your puppy to us, and we will work with the both of you to properly socialize and train your canine friend. Make an appointment for a free consultation today – we look forward to meeting you and your puppy!

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