May 17, 2011
I have an 8 week old puppy but don't want to make the same mistakes by teaching him too much too soon. Which video is best for me?
Full Question:
Hello,I have an 8 week old puppy. I want to get your DVD Basic Dog Obedience - Video # 302, but I am not sure what program to put him on first. I do not want to make the same mistake that most inexperienced owners/trainers make by teaching him too much too soon. At what age do I initiate the crate training to show who the pack leader is? What puppy DVD is right for me? At what age do I initiate your Basic Dog Obedience Training? Finally at what age do I initiate advanced training? I also have 2 GSD's one male and one female that are not completely trained. I would like to take them all beyond just basic obedience training but I am also unsure of what advanced training is right for my dogs. Your advice is appreciated and your dedication to your dogs is admirable.
My last problem has less to do with dog training and more to do with an empty pocket book. Do you provide discounts for multiple DVD purchases? I intend to purchase at least 3 DVDs maybe 4 depending on your advice for the above mentioned items.
Thank you for your advice in advance,
Jason
Ed's Answer:
You can get by with two DVDs.
Get the YOUR PUPPY 8 WEEKS TO 8 MONTHS and BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE.
If you were going to get involved in dog sports there would be a couple more, but for pet owners there is no more.
You will not need the Basic Obedience DVD for you pup right away - but you need it for yourself.
You have more to learn than your dog. I am not being a smart ass here. It’s the simple truth. The Basic Obedience DVD will not be needed until the dog is 4 to 5 months old. What I tell people like you is that you should study the work now and not wait until the week before you need to start the training. I compare that to a teacher who tried to prepare a lesson plan the night before they teach a class.
I strongly recommend that you read the article I wrote on WHY IT’S A BAD IDEA TO TRY AND RAISE TWO PUPS AT THE SAME TIME. This is a huge mistake unless you keep these dogs separated for 8 to 12 months. If I can't raise two dogs that are allowed to live together you can't. I don’t mean this in a mean spirited way - it's just a fact. DON’T DO THIS you will regret it.
Get the YOUR PUPPY 8 WEEKS TO 8 MONTHS and BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE.
If you were going to get involved in dog sports there would be a couple more, but for pet owners there is no more.
You will not need the Basic Obedience DVD for you pup right away - but you need it for yourself.
You have more to learn than your dog. I am not being a smart ass here. It’s the simple truth. The Basic Obedience DVD will not be needed until the dog is 4 to 5 months old. What I tell people like you is that you should study the work now and not wait until the week before you need to start the training. I compare that to a teacher who tried to prepare a lesson plan the night before they teach a class.
I strongly recommend that you read the article I wrote on WHY IT’S A BAD IDEA TO TRY AND RAISE TWO PUPS AT THE SAME TIME. This is a huge mistake unless you keep these dogs separated for 8 to 12 months. If I can't raise two dogs that are allowed to live together you can't. I don’t mean this in a mean spirited way - it's just a fact. DON’T DO THIS you will regret it.
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