Concerning Puppy Training/Gromming...

Question
Hello,  

First thank-you for all your help in the past.

I have a on training. I am getting my Golden pup Monday, December 22nd. He is 11 weeks old. How long should the daily training sessions be? And how many times a day should I devote my time to train him to come when called, sit, stay, etc?

Concerning this, what should I train my Golden to do first and how long should that specific lesson last (in terms of days)? Should I teach him how to come when called first and stay with that lesson for a few days and then move to another lesson?

My last question is concerning grooming. How many times a week should I brush my dog? I bought a double sided brush (one side is a bristle brush and the other side is a in brush) from JW Gripsoft. I need to buy a undercoat/shedding rake though.

Thanks in advance!,
Ray

Answer
Hello Ray - Great news on the new puppy!  Here is some help on brushing a new pup...

Care / brushing of a new puppy
http://www.loveyourdog.com/startnow.html

How to groom and care for new puppy's coat..
http://thepuppyshop.com/choosrigcomo.html


Now as for training : we have some dog behavior experts here:
I suggest you go over her with the training questions..
OK
BEST Of Luck

Go to Sandra for some puppy behavior questions...
http://www.allexperts.com/ep/3553-100709/Canine-Behavior/Sandra-Case-MEd-CPDT.ht...