when is the best time to train your dog?

Question

i have a pitbull its two months old..

Answer 1

You are at the PERFECT time to start training. The trick is to be consistent .. I can't emphasize that enough. You should also have only one "trainer" at this stage, although the whole family can help by keeping her in line. And best of all, if you can get her to an actual class in your community, you will also have the added bonus of socializing her with other dogs. Very often, like humans, they mimic what their peers do, and you'll have fun too!

Answer 2

I agree - the sooner the better. Dogs are learning from us all the time, so it's best to take advantage of that. Using positive reinforcement and reward-based training is best for a healthy, happy dog.
http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles/index.htm

Joining a moderated online group like Start Puppy Training will help you a lot:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/spt/

....it's free, and there are a ton of FAQ that you can read to get you started. Have fun!

Answer 3

You can start formal training at 4mo. but you can be teaching him puppy manners now. Mouthing and jumping up are going to be 2 to focus on use a stern NO or OFF everytime he does it. get the dog used to wearing a leash and collar, as well as being crate trained. Look into NOn treat training classes he will learn better without the treats and become more reliable. Good Luck

Answer 4

start young, they learn the best before 4 months old. thats when they absorb so much information. after that they are still easy but its best before. also when you do training i suggest a class by the way..but make sure the dog hasnt eaten. when you train with treats you want them to skip the meal befor the training since they will be getting so many treats and that way they want to work for their treats because they are hungry..now dont starve them all day like my training is at 6 pm so she eats breakfast and lunch but not dinner..search around for classes..start with puippy classes now which will help you learn sit, down, potty training and stuff for puppies and then move on to basic.

Answer 5

With all haste. Start with small easier things such as Sit.

It is also important to have some consistancy, so choose a part of the day that you generally have open.

When I was training my dog I would also just randomly ask her to perform tasks such as sit or lay down that we had been working on, and in different places, not just where we generally worked together.

Good luck and have fun!

Answer 6

Start training as early as possible. Different dogs will learn best at different times though. If you really are getting nowhere try a bit later in his life.

Answer 7

At this age it is important to socialize them as much as possible. As far as training goes, I suggest that you start with basic commands and build on those. Puppies are like babies, they have a short attention span but do get concepts down quickly. Don't get mad at your puppy when training him. He will pick up everything that you are trying to teach him before long. If you get angry with him, he will develop fears that will make it harder to train him later on.

Answer 8

The day you bring him home, no matter what age is the time to start. Consistency is the key. Do the same thing everytime and give the same praise for each positive action. Puppies are very eager to please their pack (you) and are always striving for attention and affection. That means they are very ealy to train. Good luck with your new pup.

Answer 9

Start with the basics now. Once your pup has had all its vaccinations,enroll in an obedience class for training and socialization with other people and animals.

Answer 10

As soon as you can. I started taking my jack russell to obedience class when she was about 3 1/2 months. Even if they don't perfect eveything at a young age...it is a great way to socialize them and for you to learn what you need to do as an owner.