and want to start training as soon as possible
also if you think i should pay for training were should i go any ideas
Which One of These Four Dog Training Mistakes are You Making?
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http://www.blog.thecozypet.com/2011/04/g…
Although training housebreaking when he reches 8 weeks is what you should do first.
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- Cllconnie11 is right. If the puppy is 4 weeks old, it should still be with it's mother. No body should get a puppy before 8 weeks. I let mine go at 10 weeks. Also, if you are thinking about puppy class, you have to wait until they are at least 4 months old. Some training facilities require the puppy to be 6 months old. AND make sure the puppy has ALL of it's shots before taking it to a training class.
Now back to your question...
You train the dog! It will strengthen you and the dog. I've trained dogs for 20 years, and the best result is when the owner trains their own dog because the owner learns how to reinforce good and bad behavior, and the dog learns that you are in charge. Take him to puppy training class, there they will teach you how to properly train your puppy. They usually aren't that expensive, between $5-10 per hour session. Go to your local pet store and get information from them as to where you can find a puppy training class in your area. After puppy training class, you can go and take other classes to teach your dog how to do tricks, and become very obedient. These classes wont just help your puppy how to sit and lay. They will also keep them mentally and physically active and wear their energy down.
I have a 6 month old lhasa apso puppy right now who can ride a skateboard, balance on top of a ball and can sit and stay for 5 minutes. You can teach your puppy anything. Just keep in mind that it take patience, patience, patience and time. It isn't always easy. And the number one key to have them learn faster and more effective and learning more tricks is practice!! I learn and practice the tricks in class, but he learns it at home because I practice with him at least 4 days a week for half hour to an hour.
Good luck with your puppy!! You will have fun with the classes! - He wouldn't be able to go to obedience classes until he has all of his vaccinations(mainly rabies).
You can start training him on your own now, or hire a trainer to come to your home and help. I'd suggest doing training now by yourself, go to a pet store and buy a DVD and books on training. When he is old enough to go to classes-enroll him then. This way he can not only socialize with other people, but he will also learn to listen to commands and focus on you in a public place when other dogs/people are around. It's best to do both just so you have secure training.
ADD: oh wow. I didn't even notice the one month old. I definitely agree with other people who commented on the age. That is way to young for it to be taken away from it's mother. Either return it to whoever you got it from, or take it to the vet to make sure it healthy and to find out how to care for it properly. I'd suggest just returning it to the person who gave it to you(I think it's illegal in some places to sell or give a puppy under two months away/separate it from it's mother) - Train him yourself. It would be better for his owner to handle him and teach him instead of having a stranger do it. He would probably be much more comfortable with you doing it anyways. There are books and shows on how to train dogs, especially when it comes to certain methods like rewarding for good behavior (going outside to potty, doing certain tricks, etc). Usually i've come to realize that having someone else try to teach my dog what to do wasn't the best way, but it could just depend on the type of personality your dog has. Good luck with whatever you do (:
- Train the dog yourself. You will bond better with the dog and he will enjoy the classes and the interaction with other dogs. Puppy classes start when they are around 3 months (make sure he has all his shots before then) It is great for socilization.
Giving it to some else just means he will listen well to them... - Once the dog is old enough, if you do decide to train him yourself, get a good book, like Good Owners, Great Dogs by Brian Kilcommons. I checked that book out from the library when my collie was a puppy and it was a huge help to me. Dogs think differently from humans, so common sense to you doesn't necessarily mean that your dog will be able to get the lesson.
And whatever you do!!! PLEASE do not "spank" or hit the dog, especially for using the bathroom in the house. Get a correctly-sized crate and train him properly!!
You can find that book on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/Good-Owners-Great-Brian-Kilcommons/dp/0446675385 - Take the puppy back and don't bring it home until it is at least 8 weeks old. It is illegal in many states to sell or give away puppies under 8 weeks. They are lacking an immune system and are susceptible to many possibly deadly diseases.
Once the puppy is older, you need to take the puppy to Puppy Kindergarten when it is 12+ weeks old and Basic Obedience at 6 - 8 months. Here are links to the best trainers:
The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
http://www.nadoi.org/
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
http://www.apdt.com/
International Association of Canine Professionals
http://canineprofessionals.com/
ADD Dogs learn best from watching other dogs in a group setting. It trains and socializes the dog all at the same time. Both critical aspects of raising a good canine companion. - ONE MONTH OLD?? Are you serious? NO puppy should ever be taken from its mother until it is at least 8 weeks old! This will effect his whole life, most of all his health. If you possibly can, you should take him back until he is older.
As for training, if you have lots of time and interest in it, you definitely can train your own dog. There is a lot of information online that will help you. Leerburg.com is a good place to start. They have a ton of articles and videos there that are free. Probably your local library has books you could read. It's very rewarding and a lot of fun to train your own dog. You will also end up with a very strong bond between the two of you. Enjoy your puppy, and please try to get him back to his mother for a few more weeks, it will make a huge difference in his life and yours. Good luck! - Get a professional to train him, but make sure that you are there the whole time with the dog, so he learns that you are the alpha not the trainer.
- A four week old puppy should be with it's mom and litter mates. Right now it can barely walk and is not even weaned. Take the puppy back and wait until it is at least 8 weeks old.
- If he's one month old you need help from a vet first. That is WAY too early to be away from mom. I hope you meant 1 year. Where to go is hard to say, ask your vet or local Humane Society.
- Find a dog training club and sign up for puppy classes. You can then move up to more advanced classes. These classes teach YOU to train you dog. The best way by far.
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