Early Development, Training, and Socialization
Training can begin as early as 3 days of age. A build a solid foundation can be started by using Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) methods from 3 to 16 days of age when the greatest neurological development takes place. ENS employs a series of 5 positions and tactile stimulation's, each lasting 3-5 seconds, which promote tolerance, adaptation, and coping skills.
Puppies should be handled multiple times per day throughout their time with their breeder. It is important that your puppy tolerates having their feet picked up and moved, mouth opened, tail and ears touched, grooming, greets humans and dogs appropriately, and has manners and respect. We continue to develop these skills through play and training. Puppies should be exposed to every part of daily life in the house, multiple floor surfaces, and unusual noises. They need to have opportunities to interact with adult dogs, guests, and future family members.
A reputable breeder will start to individually crate train puppies from as early as 8 weeks of age. A crate offers a safe, familiar, and comfortable place for your puppy to rest, sleep, and travel. Some house training or potty area training should be started with the breeder. An appropriate potty area is required, either inside or outside the house, depending on their age, the season, and training level. You will continue house training after taking your puppy home.
Socialization and training classes should begin as early as 12 weeks. It is important that your puppy interacts with new environments, smells, sounds, and strangers. Early socialization outside of the home will build confidence through safe, respectful interactions. There are many training facilities available. The following training facilities offer a variety of classes for every age and skill level and are recommended based on personal experience:
Puppies should be handled multiple times per day throughout their time with their breeder. It is important that your puppy tolerates having their feet picked up and moved, mouth opened, tail and ears touched, grooming, greets humans and dogs appropriately, and has manners and respect. We continue to develop these skills through play and training. Puppies should be exposed to every part of daily life in the house, multiple floor surfaces, and unusual noises. They need to have opportunities to interact with adult dogs, guests, and future family members.
A reputable breeder will start to individually crate train puppies from as early as 8 weeks of age. A crate offers a safe, familiar, and comfortable place for your puppy to rest, sleep, and travel. Some house training or potty area training should be started with the breeder. An appropriate potty area is required, either inside or outside the house, depending on their age, the season, and training level. You will continue house training after taking your puppy home.
Socialization and training classes should begin as early as 12 weeks. It is important that your puppy interacts with new environments, smells, sounds, and strangers. Early socialization outside of the home will build confidence through safe, respectful interactions. There are many training facilities available. The following training facilities offer a variety of classes for every age and skill level and are recommended based on personal experience:
|
|
Amanda's Canine Obedience Training
|
What is Socialization?
Socialization is so much more than just simply letting your puppy or dog play with other puppies or dogs. The goal of socialization is to create a sound and confident puppy that will be able to handle a variety of interactions with dogs, humans, places, and activities throughout their life. Creating positive interactions is key! Safe, positive socialization must take place between 3 and 16 weeks of age. Your puppy needs to experience a variety of sounds, sights, textures, and activities. There are many good paid and free ways to socialize your puppy. I recommend starting puppy classes 1 week after your puppies 2nd vaccination and continuing until they are at least 6 months old.
|
Paid
|
Free - there are so many free options!!
|
After 16 weeks of age, continue socializing your dog regularly and increase the level of stimulation without reaching beyond what your dog can handle. Training should continue throughout your dogs life. Mature dogs and their handlers will benefit from continued classes that promote teamwork and learning. Manners/out and about, obedience, rally, and tricks are all fun activities for both you and your dog.