When to Consider Training?
As Soon As Possible!
THREE WEEKS TO SEVEN WEEKS OLD
A puppy's eyesight and hearing strengthen daily during this period and learned behaviors will influence the puppy's future life. Puppies will experiment with being assertive and submissive, although the mother dog remains the undisputed pack leader.
This is the ideal time for a puppy to leave the litter. The puppy will view your family as his brand new pack. As the puppy gains more independence, it will require greater supervision during this phase. This is an ideal time to begin Puppy Kindergarten Training.
At this stage the puppy teeth have fallen out and there is a strong compulsion to chew. Close supervision is necessary, along with providing the dog acceptable chewable objects. The dog matures quickly through this phase and it is imperative to implement daily training sessions so that your dog will respond to you reliably. This is an excellent time to consider Basic Obedience Training for your pet.
More maturity sets in, although they will still have their playful moments. It is important to watch for subtle undesirable behaviors, which may be exhibited from out of "nowhere". This is a good time to consider Basic Obedience Training and Behavior Modification Training.
A dog's ability to learn is not impaired by its age. However, it is much more difficult to obtain the desired results if the adult dog has achieved the status of pack leader within the family. Dogs are very routine-oriented and once they develop a behavioral pattern, it becomes ingrained in them. This is an excellent opportunity for our Behavior Modification Training.
