Dog Training: Should You Start Puppy Training Early?
Many people want to start dog training right away, because the puppy might be doing things that are less than desirable or they think it is a great way to bond with their new puppy. But your young dog should have some freedom until it's about 4 to 6 months old before getting into formal dog training. But that doesn't mean you are not starting some form of training. Now, just because you're not formally training your dog does not mean you shouldn't make an effort to start early puppy training with simple lessons like how to behave around other people. It's important to buy a well-fitting collar and leash, then use them when you're out in public places. This is for both other peoples benefit as well as your own. You wouldn't want your puppy to suddenly run out into the middle of a busy street. In fact you might find that there is a leash law in your city that prohibits letting any dog to run free including puppies and when you go to a park or other public plac...