Dog Training

Are Puppy Kindergarten Classes Necessary? You Be The Judge (Part 5)

June 1st, 2009  |  Published in Dog Training

Every trainer will set his or her own guidelines as to when puppies can begin puppy training classes. Most will accept puppies between 10 and 16 weeks of age, because this is the time when socialization is most important. At this age, puppies are sponges ready to soak up everything they can be taught. They have short attention spans, sure – but quick and short training sessions can overcome that. Read the rest of this entry »

Are Puppy Kindergarten Classes Necessary? You Be The Judge (Part 6)

June 1st, 2009  |  Published in Dog Training

Once Puppy School Is Finished

The typical puppy class is one hour per week for for, six or eight weeks. When you and your puppy graduate from puppy class, are you done with training? No way! Read the rest of this entry »