If you have a litter of pups?

Question

OK, if you have a litter of pups, are you reponsible enough to work with those pups when it comes to basic obedience? Like being on a lead (getting them used to one, a kennel lead) or teaching them not to jump on everyone as well?

Yeah this is a general point of view.

Answer 1

Of course!!! It would be kind of sad to send puppies out without at least basic introduction to lead and some basic commands.
We work hard on lead training, leave it, drop it, and sit and sown before they go. It is actually pretty easy to train a litter together!!!! It is like a game for them!

Introduction to a crate, riding in the car, and the pond are things we cover also!

Answer 2

IF I had a litter of puppies, how much obedience work they received before going to a new home would depend upon the age they were placed. If they went at 8 - 9 weeks, they probably wouldn't have much "formal" training, but would have received extensive human interaction and handling to get the accustomed to being touched, held, picked up, etc., If for some reason, they were around much longer, I would begin working on the four basic commands - sit, come, stay and down. Not that I would expect great performance, but they would be exposed to it.
And you can take it to the bank that the sales contract would stipulate that the dog would be taken to obedience classes as a puppy, and as needed when an adult. Ditto for crate training, and spay/neuter if a companion animal. A rebate would be given upon proof of successful completion of a basic obedience course.

Answer 3

Yes, if I had a litter of pups, I would, at the very least, get them started on basic obedience, housebreaking, walking on a lead, crate training, riding in the car, not jumping up, and realizing what no means. I would do short and easy training sessions up until the day they leave. I would never have a litter of pups I wouldn't put 100% of my effort into to ensure they're on the right track to a good life and to help the new owners get started with their lifetime companions.

Answer 4

I keep my puppies until they are 12 weeks old before they go to their new homes. I start working on house breaking, leash training, and basic obedience. My litters range from 7 - 9, so this does get a little hectic, but it is worth it! I would assume that any responsible breeder would want to make sure their pups have some of the basics down.

Answer 5

I assume that you are asking from a general point of view.... training pups is not too hard but also no the easiest thing either. It does take time and as with humans, some learn faster than others. I've done it in the past so, yes, i think i would be responsible enough again.

Answer 6

If I were to have a litter of pups I would be doing everything possible to try to get them off to the right start. Getting them used to a lead, teaching them not to jump, at least beginning potty training, teaching them to sit for food.. And neutering every last one of them before they went into their new home. Something I'm sure any home worth going to would appreciate..

Answer 7

personally, i may not FEEL like training a whole litter of pups, but i do believe it is the breeders responsibility to at least get those pups started. They might not walk on a leash well, but should at leas be able to have one drag around the house without eating it. maybe they aren't trained to go outside, but they should be used to going some kind of designated spot.
if they are from working lines, the breeders would have done some kind of work with them to weed out the ones that are pet quality.
so, a person should be responsible enough to even have the pups to start with, and it is their responsibility to have pups that people will want to live with, but not to train them fully, seeing as how different people have different methods.

Answer 8

I will likely never have a litter of puppies. But if I did, it would depend on the age they were placed in a new home. Certainly, I would start some age appropriate training - but that's probably why I'd never have a litter. Two pups is enough for me. :-)

Answer 9

We don't really do "formal" training, but I work on housebreaking and socializing, and they generally have a leash/collar on a number of times before they leave. They have their nails done weekly, brushing/bathing/ear cleaning as needed so they learn to be handled and that the I am the boss. They ride in the car and use a crate almost from the day they are born.

They also get stacked for evaluation frequently, so they learn to be examined all over and to have their teeth and testicles checked.

Answer 10

I know lots of breeders who begin basic obedience with their litters. They can certainly learn before they are ready for their new homes and beginning obedience is beneficial to the new owners! So if I were breeding, yes, I would do basic obedience stuff with a litter.