Training is more or less impossible and unfair to a pup this age, as they have virtually no memory and attention span. Its best just to manage the pup's interactions and allow it some time to mature to the point where it is ready to begin training.
I have been watching the Leernberg basic Dog training videos and it says to start training at 8 weeks...
Bailey is 8 weeks, is it too early? if so, how long should I wait?
Training is more or less impossible and unfair to a pup this age, as they have virtually no memory and attention span. Its best just to manage the pup's interactions and allow it some time to mature to the point where it is ready to begin training.
This is a good point and might be a way to help you keep in mind what is going on... You would never try to teach your two year old to paint a wall right now; he has NONE of the skills needed to do so. Your pup has NO skills or ability right now which will enable him to learn basic obedience - he needs more time.
I want to caution about reprimanding or punishing this pup - that would be very, very cruel. (I'm not suggesting you have or would - just stressing that punishing a pup for doing what is natural and for which he has no understanding is not appropriate would really set him up for failure.) Use toys, rags, ropes to play and keep his mouth engaged and away from you!
what age would be a good age to allow my son to play with the dog?
also, as far as training sessions... they are about 3-5 minutes each, currently only on sit and lay. No Reprimands, but plenty of rewarding them for doing good.
I get her to sit and stay before I open the door. which has worked so far(until i set the food down ) which is more than good enough.
I don't know a "time frame" or age, I think it is going to be based more on the pup and your son. Right now, the only interaction I would allow is when an adult is directly involved... You son can hold onto one end of a towel and the pup can be playing on the other, but you need to be right there making sure neither one does anything innappropriate.
Do a LOT of reading on puppies and their development; this will help guide you. We all have this mental picture of how cute puppies and children are together, and they are, but puppies come with very, very sharp teeth (or she will soon) and children squeel and run... It just requires a lot of supervision.
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