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Puppy Training

What is the best age for training my puppy?

I’ve been training dogs professionally for 33 years, this has to be one of the most common questions that I get. The fact of the matter is that all dogs of any age can learn new behavior. However it is far easier to shape behavior in a younger dog .

Puppies start forming habits at 49 days (seven weeks) it’s been my experience the best time to start training your new puppy is at eight weeks old.

I want to stress that older puppies do excellent in training. The younger you start the easier it is to shape your puppy into a great family pet.

Dog trainers Tip of the Day: Supervision

Supervision-early on in training, keep an eye on your new little rascal. Puppies are inquisitive, supervision is the cornerstone of a great deal of the procedures that I use in training.

Examples: When your puppy makes good choices on what to investigate or chew. Take advantage of the moment and reward this behavior. Initiate physical praise and petting when your puppy interacts with toys. When your dog makes bad choices, redirect his attention back to his toys. Remember Puppies are very curious, supervision is the corner stone of training a puppy.

Age for Puppy Training

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