Dog Behavior Training From An Early Age
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Dog Behavior Training From An Early Age
Overview
When you bring a dog into your home, its behavior is already shaped by its early interactions with its mother and siblings. For instance, if the mother habitually barked for attention, her puppies may mimic this behavior. Experiences from three to twelve weeks old are critical in developing a dog's personality.
Ideal Timing for Adoption
The optimal time to adopt a puppy is around eight weeks old. During the following month, exposing your puppy to a wide range of experiences will lay a solid foundation for effective training.
Meeting New People
Introducing your puppy to a variety of people early on is essential. Take your puppy to work, on car rides, and to friends' homes. Allow playtime with healthy dogs and interactions with children and adults to build social skills.
Encouraging Exploration
Provide toys to mentally and physically stimulate your puppy. Identify its favorite toys, ensuring they differ from household items like shoes. These toys can serve as rewards during training.
Constructive Play
Engage in active games while maintaining control to assert your dominance. Monitor your puppy's actions; if it’s about to sit, use the "Sit" command. This helps establish early understanding of basic commands.
Immediate Rewards
Offer prompt rewards, such as praise or petting, when your puppy follows commands. As the leader, you must remain in control.
Early Habits
Carrying a young puppy frequently may encourage it to seek comfort in the same way as it matures. Consider the long-term habits you might be forming.
Mental Stimulation
Stimulated puppies between three and twelve weeks old tend to become adept learners and problem solvers. Puppies learn best by observing their mother’s behavior.
Understanding Fear
Closely monitor your puppy's activities to minimize exposure to frightening situations. Early fears can become lifelong issues unless addressed through training.
Social Gatherings
Teaching dogs to interact appropriately with other dogs and humans is crucial, especially before they turn four months old. Early socialization with other species, like cats and horses, reduces future behavioral issues. Consult with your vet or a local dog training club to join supervised puppy gatherings, where they learn to interact in a controlled environment.
Avoiding Social Deprivation
Puppies deprived of early social experiences may become harder to train. Limited interaction with people can hamper their ability to follow commands. Before choosing a puppy, inquire about its early handling and social experiences. Puppies well-handled from a young age are more likely to excel in obedience training.
Puppies with little human contact can be challenging for inexperienced owners to train without professional help. Always gather information about a puppy's early life to improve your chances of successful training.
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