Don’t Delay Puppy’s Training

Why should you start training your pup at such a young age?
(8 weeks and up)

 

“The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely and without causing over stimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated. Because the first three months are the period when sociability outweighs fear, this is the primary window of opportunity for puppies to adapt to new people, animals, and experiences. Incomplete or improper socialization during this important time can increase the risk of behavioral problems later in life including fear, avoidance, and/or aggression. Behavioral problems are the greatest threat to the owner-dog bond. In fact, behavioral problems are the number one cause of relinquishment to shelters. Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age.”

(From the AVSAB Position Paper on Puppy Socialization)

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At A Dog Gone Good School of Dog Training, we use humane, scientifically-based methods. No choke chains, prong collars or electric shock. Training should be an enjoyable activity for you and your dog. Reward the behavior you like, and ignore or redirect the behavior you want to change. It is not necessary to inflict pain, stress, or fear in your dog as part of your training. Our methods are fun and help you strengthen a lifelong bond between you and your dog. So give us a try, and

RAISE A DOG THAT’S EASY TO LIVE WITH.
Contact us in Tallahassee, Florida at (850)906-0930

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