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What is the best age to start puppy training?

By Amy Pishner|2021-01-13T09:03:29+00:00January 2nd, 2021|Puppy Training, The best age to begin training a puppy, Training new puppy|

The best age to start training is when a puppy is eight weeks old. Puppies are sponges who soak up everything we teach them. Early training sets puppies up for a lifetime of success. We recommend addressing the following seven key categories in your early puppy training journey: Socialization Exposure Introduction to Basic Commands Confidence building Crate training Potty training Manners [...]

What is puppy socialization?

Puppy Socialization is intentional and positive exposure to people, places, sights, sounds, surfaces and animals. Bringing a new puppy into your home is a fun and exciting time for many families. These bouncing bundles of joy bring with them lots of laughs and love, but it is important that new puppy adopters understand the responsibility they have assumed. Puppies require hard [...]