At what age should I start training my puppy?
Posted on 2009 under Dog Training FAQ | 15 Comments6 Dec
What age would be too young for house training, crate training, etc etc..? I wouldn’t want to train my puppy too young but I want to train him at an age which is not too late.
by alias boxer, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
You need to begin all those things as soon as you get your puppy home. Think of how confused the pup would be if you let him potty in the house for a week or two, and then one day it wasn’t OK?
Print this out and read it before you bring your puppy home:
http://www.openpaw.org/PDFs/BEFORE_YouGetYourPuppy.pdf
http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles/index.htm#puppy
by ruralsouthwell, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
Depends – how old are you now?
by Lady J, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
I think 7 weeks is an ideal time based on my past experience.
by rose999, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
i had great success training my pup to sit from 6 weeks.good luck
by GllntKnight, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
Training starts as soon as you get your puppy home
by .:kaYLee:., on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
you should start when you think your puppy is ready. i started my puppy when she was four months old because that’s when i brought her home and i felt that she was ready.
by ♫ Basset Baby♠ ♣ ♥ ♦, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
the moment puppy steps u his new home (ur place) training begins-
slower in the beginning, but gradually u intense up the training level.
by greasymadness, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
I’ve trained too many dogs to count. Start training them on day one. But don’t beat their asses over it before 16 weeks. If you provide the mother with a doggie door, she will actually force the puppies to do their business outside as soon as they can withstand the elements. Considering she has to clean up their excrement with her mouth, the motivation makes sence.
by ProZack, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
You can start training your puppy as soon as you get it weened from its mother. In fact, you can even start training before that. As soon as a dog is able to walk around it can be taught and trained. Its mother trains it from birth, so it is never too young or too old to be trained.
by Lili, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
like 2-3 months old you need to start
by Anna S, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
I would start from about 7-12 weeks, but nothing to hard just simple sit and stays. Remember to give him a lot of praise when he does something right!
by Crazy Horse, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
I started at birth, but my pups are 6.5 weeks old. They aren’t fully trained yet. The new owners take over that job when they buy them.
Really, as soon as you get the pup.
by Jess D, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
You can start training as soon as you get the puppy home (which should be 6 weeks or after). I began crate training immediately, especially since this takes time. Additionally you should start saying your dogs name often as soon as it gets home. Once you "get to know" your dog and it’s personality, you can start with teaching him/her other skills. I started with sit at about 10 weeks. I did lay down and shake next. "Stay" takes a little more time, but you can also teach "come" at the same time. I didn’t teach "speak" until about a year later. Eventually I decided to teach "high five." She just learned that one a few months ago and she’s 3 years old. There’s no age that is too late to teach a dog a new trick, contrary to the old saying. Crate training however, I would start with immediately. Good luck!
by herebooboo, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
House training is the first hurdle most pet owners must overcome before having a long – term relationship with their new pet. House training is not an impossible task, but it does require diligent observation of the dog or puppy at all times. Every accident in the house can put completion of house training back a week or more. Although puppies about eight weeks of age are capable of being trained, house training can begin as soon as the puppy enters your home and should be completed by 4 to 6 months of age. The key to successful house training is ample praise when your puppy performs at the appropriate location and constant supervision to prevent possible mistakes in the house.
by Sam W, on December 6 2009 @ 4:37 am
hi,
No dog is born with good manners. Pooping on the carpet, leaping enthusiastically onto guests, pulling so hard he practically yanks your arm out of the socket when on walks–that’s all perfectly acceptable in the canine world. It’s up to you to teach your dog to behave the way we humans want him to. Not training your dog and expecting him to be pleasant to live with is like never sending your child to school and expecting him to ace the SATs.
here’s more info:
http://dogtime.com/training.html
hope this helps.