Basic Obedience Training
Basic Obedience Training
What's the best age to start training your puppy? Some claim that you shouldn't start training until 6 months of age. Although it is true that most dogs won't retain much until they get to be 6 months of age or so, there are still several key commands they must learn and are capable of learning early on. Here are a few, accompanied with good reasons for teaching them early.
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Teach them to: |
So That |
| Come |
They won't run off and potentially become a casualty |
| Sit |
So that they won't jump up |
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Only chew on their own toys |
They won't ruin your things |
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Let you pet them |
They won't chew on your hands |
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Enjoy being groomed and examined |
They will permit their groomer and veterinarian to care for them |
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Walk on a leash |
They won't pull you around on the leash |
| Stay |
They will learn patience and self control |