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Cocker Specific Discussion => Puppies => Topic started by: bacardinikki on January 31, 2007, 07:01:32 PM

Title: When can you properly start to train puppies
Post by: bacardinikki on January 31, 2007, 07:01:32 PM

We are getting our little girl in 9 days, soooo excited.  I have been reading lots of books and reading all the  COL topics but they dont really say when you can actually start properly training them.

I am interested in using clicker training or maybe a whistle for outside but i dont know when to start. :D

Any advice would be appreciated :luv:

Title: Re: When can you properly start to train puppies
Post by: Brimbeck(Dyllan) on January 31, 2007, 07:11:39 PM

I would say as soon as possible.
I've had Dyllan 5 months and each day i realise he benefits form more and more training.
Make sure you get lots of sleep.

Title: Re: When can you properly start to train puppies
Post by: Pammy on January 31, 2007, 07:15:58 PM

From day 1. ;)

Get yourself a copy of The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey. Make that your bedtime reading for the next week and you'll be well clued up on what to do ;)

You do need to know how much is reasonable - but you start from the off, training to go wees and poos, sit, wait etc and build up from there.

Title: Re: When can you properly start to train puppies
Post by: bacardinikki on January 31, 2007, 07:16:20 PM

I have just realised that someone has asked the exactly same question further down the page.   Silly me, sorry.

Any other general advice would be good though. :luv:

Title: Re: When can you properly start to train puppies
Post by: Mollie.Ladie on January 31, 2007, 10:38:41 PM

Good luck! I'm sure you are very excited about getting a new pup!! :D Can't wait to see pics! :luv: Also good luck with the training!!

Title: Re: When can you properly start to train puppies
Post by: LurcherGirl on February 01, 2007, 09:46:24 AM

I agree, you can start training on day 1.  ;)