What will my 2 1/2 month old puppy learn when I take her to dog training classes, or is she too young?

Answer 1

She's never too young to learn, but you might not want her around other dogs yet.

I recommend buying a package of hotdogs that you approve of, cut them up in to small pieces, and use them as special treats to teach your dog. If you'd rather use real dog treats, pick small ones that you can keep a handful of them while working with your puppy. Start with teaching it to sit by holding the treat so the pup can smell it but not get it out in front of her. Bring it slowly up over her head while telling her to sit. Reward her for doing it. Do it five times then stop. It is better to train a little at a time than overwhelm the pup. Do it like twice a day if you want, but at least everyday. I found that having the puppy to sit before I give her her dish of food is another way to quicken the learning process. After you have taught her to sit, you can work on "Stay". Do this by having the puppy sit then put your hand on her chest to keep her from getting a treat that you put in front of her. Start with one second, then work up as the puppy learns to actually stay. "Leave it"- Same as drop it, but the dog learns to NOT pick something up and works for dropping something, but is one less command that the dog has to learn. "Down" can be taught after the pup learns to sit by having the pup sit then bringing the hand slowly down and forward before giving the treat to the puppy.

It is so fun to train a puppy as long as you're consistent with what you are asking and how you do it. It won't take long for for her to do it just for love!

Answer 2

Puppy kindergarten is the best place to go. There is a lot she can learn at her age including socialization. You may not be working so much on tricks or commands but you'll be building a bond with your dog. We took ours to obedience class at 4 months old and she really loved it but I wish we had taken her to earlier classes too. Any time you spend with your dog is a good thing and sometimes what YOU learn is more valuable than what your dog learns.

Answer 3

She'll learn plenty. The earlier you start training the better. At this age they will learn, and at the same time you are essentially teaching them how to learn. That sets the basis for easier, successful training later as well.

Its also a great chance for socialization. You'll see different people and puppies. Socialization is a must.

Start early, preventing problems is easier than fixing them later.

You'll both have fun, and learn too.

Answer 4

She is NOT too young to be in a properly run Puppy Kindergarten, with other puppies and properly sanitized floors. Studies have been done with thousands of puppies in puppy kindergarten. The Puppies had only had their first or second set of shots.

Out of the thousands, only 2 had any illnesses, and one of those came from the veterinarians office. GO FOR IT!

Puppies in Puppy Kindergarten start to learn how to get along with other dogs, they start to learn to look to you for directions, they learn how to learn.

the earlier you expose your puppy to all kinds of things, sights, sounds, textures, people, etc. the more little neurons will grow in her brain. She'll be smarter and less scared of the unknown.

Answer 5

She is definitley not too young to start. She may have to go through more than one round of "puppy classes" before moving on to the next level, but starting as young as 8 weeks is no problem at all.

It is important, however, to make sure that she is current and up to date on the vaccinations that she should have by now- ask your vet, he or she will be able to let you know what she needs to start a class.

Answer 6

There are puppy kindergartens, usually beginning at 12-16 weeks. .Sometimes you can find one for 10 week olds, but I would worry about passing virus's
Mostly, the training is for the owner, as you are taught how to communicate to your dog, to help her understand what you want of her..
She will learn to come when called, sit-stay, and pay attention to you..
You will learn how to stop undesired behaviors, and how to teach the alternatives..that is behaviors that you want.

Answer 7

Puppies are never to young to train...good luck with the training

Answer 8

Well the younger that the dog is when they learn how to behave the more likley it is that the behavior learned will stick with them. The older a dogs gets the harder it is to train.

Answer 9

The puppy is still to young, you need to wait until it is about 6 months old. Meanwhile, just love the pup, and take care of it, it will do the same back to you.

Answer 10

i say wait till she is fully vaccinated until ll taking her around other dogs.... but i started teaching my dog basic commands as early as 6-7 weeks. my 14 week old puppy knows (like a pro); sit, stay, come, no bite, and drop it (for something in his mouth), and settle down. no puppy classes yet because I've got to finish his vaccinations. but then its off to puppy classes and the dog parks for more socialization. right now (because socialization is so important) i take him to play with my friend's dogs, but only them because i know they are completely vaccinated.