Puppy Training - Don't Leave It Till Later

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     Puppy training should be looked upon as a means to develop good habits in your dog. Puppies are not too much unlike children, everything is new and wonderful so their attention span is very limited. Before you begin, take some time to gain your puppy's trust; this will make things go that much smoother.

Leave the obedience training for later on; say around 2 to 3 months. Start with the basics, show your puppy who is in command and let him know you're the alpha dog. You can start training your new puppy the moment you get them home, but keep it light. Training your puppy early is also an ideal way for both puppy and owner to form an unbreakable bond.

Understanding in puppy training is a two-way street and as a pet owner understanding this will greatly reduce stress. To greatly assist you with puppy training, it's well worth taking the time to learn and understand your dog's behaviors.

With a properly embedded attitude, your puppy will grow-up with better self-confidence and show little signs of fear and reluctance when it encounters new things. The social skills your puppy learns when young may stay with them and shape the type of dog they become later on in life. Unruly puppies tend to be reckless and possibly dangerous. It is vital to carry out basic puppy obedience training early on.

Trying to train a puppy when you don't have its attention can be very stressful and counter productive. The amount of attention your puppy can give any one thing, depends on the age, breed and maturity of your puppy, so it's best to keep the training sessions under 10 minutes till your puppy gets the hang of things. While you may be anxious to teach your puppy to be all it can be, remember; try as they might to learn, their attention span will eventually get the better of them.

By now he should be ready for some commands like "Heel", "Sit", and "Stay" etc. Remember, no two pups are alike, each has it's own personality therefore; you'll need to adapt your training techniques to each individual pup.