Puppies are cute, cuddly, and into everything! During their first year of life, dogs are learning every day. That’s the time to start correcting bad behavior and prevent them from being a problem once they are grown. Repetition is the key to successful puppy training, going over the same commands every day while also presenting him with new and entertaining challenges. To get and keep the puppy’s attention, you need to find activities that challenge him both mentally and physically.
Most puppies have more energy than they know what to do with and they have difficulty focusing on anything that you do. They are playful, always looking for an outlet for all that energy. While this may make it appear that teaching all puppies is going to be the same experience, it isn’t. There are differences in dogs across breeds and even among those in the same litter.
Most dog trainers use the same techniques with every dog they teach. This simply isn’t the best approach to help any dog at any age reach its potential. Top Dog Training and Resort explains that “Some dogs learn best in groups while others need the focus of one-on-one training”. Puppy training that addresses the different needs of each dog will help them succeed on their learning level.
Most dogs want to please their owners and, when provided with the opportunity, will do their best to follow the commands. Some of the things your puppy can learn from training include:
The puppy should also learn manners and socialization skills such as:
Depending on the location where your puppy is trained and your specific needs, the puppy may go to classes during the day where you will need to drop him off and pick him up or he may be boarded at the facility during the training process. During this time, the dog will bond with the trainer as they work through the commands. It is important that you are included in the training process to the degree that the dog will follow the commands with you and you understand the extent of the dog’s training and how to give the commands.
Puppy training can start at three months for basic training that will help turn into well-behaved members of the family. For those dogs that will be used for search and rescue or other special interests, advanced training may help them in their quest. Puppy training that focuses on the specific type of dog, issues that apply such as fearful dogs or very energetic, and the habits and tendencies already established in the puppy will be more successful at teaching the puppy to do what you want him to do.
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