Many new puppy owners wait until their puppy is 6 months old before seeking help with training. For many breeds they could already be entering the adolescent phase at this point. During adolescence, puppies become more independent and more interested in the world around them such as other dogs and people, wildlife and all the interesting smells they find on walks. This can make training more challenging for owners as their adorable little puppy that used to follow them around and cry when when they left the room, now seems to be ignoring them.
That doesn’t mean we can’t train our puppies after 6 months, but it does become a harder task. Starting training as soon as you get your puppy helps lay the groundwork for important things like walking nicely on a lead and recall from distractions, that can become so challenging during the teenage phase.
A qualified puppy trainer can also help you prepare for your new puppy before they arrive, helping you set up your home to give puppy the best chance of success with things like toilet training and sleeping alone.
Waiting until the problems arise can be a false economy as sharp little puppy teeth tear your clothes, destroy your furniture and terrorise your young children. Getting advice right from the start of puppy entering your home helps you and them learn to live together without conflict.
Puppies often get things wrong because they don’t understand what their humans want. They don’t understand words like ‘No’ and can get scared or confused when shouted at. This can lead to increased jumping up, biting and toilet accidents. Teaching your puppy useful words and rules right from the beginning will help them make less mistakes and make for a more peaceful household.
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