Puppy Q & A

On Youth...

 

Some frequently asked questions by the younger crowd:

 

I'm only 12 weeks old. My neighbor says that's too young to start training. Is that true?
~ No. You start learning at 6 weeks whether humans guide your learning or not. Better to teach you good habits now rather than let bad ones develop. By the way, your neighbor is a dope.

 

I act so so distracted. Is my attention span too short to learn anything?
~ No, you're okay! Normal pups should be playful, curious and eager to experience the world. Pups in class learn to sit in less than one minute, and are happy to practice in short sessions.

 

Why do I need to be around other dogs? I play just fine with "Old Roger" over at my house.
~ Pups need to learn good "dog manners" with dogs they don't live with. Although you're comfortable with your partner dog, those social skills need to be good with other dogs.

 

My veterinarian says to keep me away from all dogs until her vaccines are completed when I'm 4 months old. How can I start a class at 7 weeks?
~ Keeping you away from dogs with unknown vaccine and health histories is important. The local park is not a safe place to take you. And, a completed vaccine series does not guarantee that you're protected against disease. Pups in our school are in good health, wormed, on high quality diets and all have started their vaccine series. Sick pups are not allowed in class, so you'll be safe in my group puppy training class.

My kids are 5 and 7 years old. Are they too young to train me?
~ No. Many children are terrific puppy trainers. Since our methods are force-free, strength isn't needed to be successful. However, kids who are intrusive and interrupt other owners and dogs do better in private training.

 

Why will I learn fast with force-free training? Isn't the (gulp!) choke chain and leash method all right?
~ Dogs learn faster when there is nothing to resist. Force-free means you learn rapidly and eagerly, because mistakes are not punished and success is positively rewarded. Also, force-free is easier for your master since it doesn't require strength to yank and jerk on the leash or push and pull on you.

 

Why do other trainers wait until 6 months to start training? My 3 month old Golden friend jumps up and pulls on the leash already. If they wait until she's 6 months old, she'll be a monster!
~ Some trainers wait until 6 months because it is traditional. And, a puppy's skeletal system cannot stand up to the yanking and jerking of standard training. Since my methods are force-free and cannot injure you, starting now means no risk and high rewards. Even at 3 months old, you'll learns to stop jumping up and pulling on the leash with no force, pain or fear.

 

My master's afraid I won't learn as fast as the other dogs. What if I need extra help?
~ Companion Dogs by Sue Myles is a unique dog training service in more ways than one! When problems crop up, we're just a phone call or email away. And if you are determined to be the dog -a -dictorian at graduation, you can always have extra help in your home.

 

I want to grow up to be a good watch dog. Will a puppy training class ruin me?
~ No! Good watch dogs like people. They distinguish between visitors and intruders. Good socialization helps you be a stable pet and bark at intruders and wag at friends.

 

Will I remember what I've learned?
~ Yes! What you learn and experience when you're less than 4 months old shapes your adult dog personality. You'll remember your puppy training all your life, and you'll remember me especially well.



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