I got a German Sheperd and I don't know when I should train him. He is already 1 month old and he's going to be 2 months old on october 14. When I try to train him he always thinks i'm playing with him and he bites me. He learned how to sit by himself and he kinda knows how to shake hands. But when is it a good time to teach him tricks?
2007-10-01 13:07:30 · 17 answers · asked by Jay09Jay99 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Before you teach him tricks, you should teach him some basic commands that will allow you to take him out in public without him jumping all over people or chasing or nipping at kids and other dogs, etc. Once you have that down, the tricks should be easy. Dogs want to please you, just have some patience and be consistent. There are tons of resources out there for puppy training.
2007-10-01 13:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Anytime is a good time to start training good dog manners. That starts with teaching him to be submissive to you. The fact that he is biting you is not play, it's the beginning of dominance behavior and needs to be stopped. Short training periods with lots of rewards turns learning into a stress free fun thing. Remember that puppies have short attention spans and will focus on all sorts of things that catch their attention. While I don't recommend taking the puppy out in public yet as he's most likely not had all his shots and is vulnerable to disease, you can start teaching him about the leash, not running out the door when you open it or about the boundaries of his property. Why did you get such a young puppy? Most puppies have just opened their eyes at 4 weeks and aren't even weaned yet. Most sellers don't let their puppies go until they are at least 8 weeks of age.
2007-10-01 13:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by gallianomom2001 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can start now. Bring him in to your local Petsmart,Petco, or check out for other places to train him. It's always a good idea to see what the experts think, and for an analyzation of his behaviors. German Shepards are extremely smart, and with help will become great dogs. Make sure that you enforce all the rules, because now is the time (as a puppy) that they learn what is appropriate, who is the leader, and what's allowed etc. Have fun, hope you have a good time training.
2007-10-01 13:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by ivy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I just got a puppy who is about the same age, and i know the drill. You need to start with him ASAP! When dogs get older, they start getting accustomed to whatever they did when they were a puppy. They become harder and harder to train, so start now! Start with the word "No". I don't know if you taught him that or not but its essential to teach him other commands. Take a small treat and split it into smaller treats, giving him a treat every time he does something right. When he does it wrong, simply say "No" firmly and correct him, and show him what to do. Repeat multiple times, take breaks for playing, and in a couple weeks he'll know what to do!
2007-10-01 13:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by lofasho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's only six weeks old, he needs more time with his littermates to learn how to be a good adult dog. Make sure you get him enrolled in a puppy class ASAP, or visit his littermates regularly if you can. Puppies shouldn't come home until they're at least 7, preferably 8, weeks old.
Teaching him his name is a great first step (see article below). See if you can get him enrolled in a puppy kindergarten, or buy a book about training puppies, like "Positive Puppy Training Works" or "The KISS Guide to Raising a Puppy."
2007-10-01 13:19:48 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You start setting the ground rules as soon as you get him. Try some training classes, you'll learn how to train your pup, which will include the basics.
At two months old, he may not perform a lot of tricks, but you want to introduce to the praise-reward system at a very early age.
2007-10-01 13:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by raticals.com 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's never too early to start training.
Use a treat, hold it in front of and above the dog's head and move your hand toward him slightly. the dog will sit to keep his eyes on the food. You say sit. The dog learns to sit, keeps a good attitude and an open mind and will have a good, basic start in your home.
2007-10-01 13:13:11 · answer #7 · answered by Leslie L 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow you got your puppy really young. As for the training, it doesn't matter how old a dog is to train him. It's best to start as early as you can like right now. Just be consistent & make things fun for you and your pup.
2007-10-01 13:14:00 · answer #8 · answered by RoxRocks 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the sooner you start training him, the soon he'll be everything you always hoped he would be. shepherds are GREAT dogs! very smart and quick to learn, as demonstrated by the fact that he's already trying to please you by sitting and shaking. and it's okay that he gets playing and training confused -- at his age, everything should be a game, and playing is how he'll learn many things. remember that dogs always respond better to praising good behaviors than to scolding bad behaviors, and try to keep it pretty light-hearted with the little guy!
good luck!
2007-10-01 13:19:15 · answer #9 · answered by G 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I started taking mine to the training class when they were 14 weeks. I now have 3 great obedient dogs, and I can take them anywhere.
2007-10-03 05:17:48 · answer #10 · answered by Roxy. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋