Puppy Training

Puppies minds work differently than adults. By starting your puppy in training as early as 8 weeks old, you can avoid many of the problems other dog owners encounter.

You'll learn how to properly communicate with your puppy. You'll learn the different stages of development that your puppy will pass through, what to expect and how to deal with each one. For example:

Critical periods in your puppies psychological growth:

0 to 7 Weeks - Neonatal, Transition, Awareness, and Canine Socialization

Puppy is with mother and littermates. During this period, puppy learns about social interaction, play, and inhibiting aggression from mother and littermates. Puppies must stay with their mother and littermates during this critical period. Puppies learn the most important lesson in their lives--they learn to accept discipline.

7 to 12 Weeks - Human Socialization Period

The puppy now has the brain waves of an adult dog, but his attention span is short. This period is when the most rapid learning occurs. Learning at this age is permanent so this is a perfect time to start training. Also, this is the ideal time to introduce the puppy to things that will play an important part in his life. Introduce the puppy to different people, places, animals, and sounds in a positive, non-threatening way.

8 to 11 Weeks - Fear Imprint Period

Avoid frightening the puppy during this period. Any traumatic, frightening or painful experience will have a more lasting effect on the puppy than if it occurred at any other time in its life.

Training your dog early = less problems as your dog ages