Training your puppy to fit in with your lifestyle will help him/her to feel loved and secure.
He/she will see you has a hero and a leader to follow.
By using positive training techniques, your puppy will learn faster and without fear of consequences.
Ideally, puppies attend 4-5 weeks of Puppy PreSchool beginning at 8-12 weeks of age. This sits within a critical period of socialisation, and will set you on the right path for good training practices, while allowing your puppy to continue developing his or her social skills in a controlled environment. Of course, it is crucial that the person running the classes has enough experience to manage the owners and the puppies to ensure that it is a safe and positive experience all round.
After Puppy PreSchool, most people seek out a dog club offering beginners or juvenile classes. Shop around and find somewhere which looks enjoyable, so that you will be motivated to keep going. Fronting up at Dog Club each week means you will keep working steadily. You will also make friends with like-minded people, and your dog will continue to improve his/her social skills. It will be great interactive time with your dog.