At what age should rottweiler puppies begin obedience training?
Posted on Jul 15, 2010 under obedience training | 8 Comments?
I start "training" my pups at three days with Early Neurological Stimulation.
http://www.breedingbetterdogs.com/achiever.html
But, understand that training comes in many forms, and as a dog matures training changes.
For the first 6 months a puppies only motivation is food, so take advantage of that and cookie train. The dog lacks the cognitive development to understand corrections and such at this age anyway.
Somewhere around 6 months the dog will demonstrate a newfound sense of independence and self awareness. You will sware that the dog has forgotten everything that you have taught it. This marks the development of "other" motivations, and formal training should start at this time.
July 16th, 2010 at 3:27 am
you can start any time…the younger the better
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July 16th, 2010 at 4:04 am
You start teaching a puppy the day you bring him home. Training is an on-going thing throughout a dog’s life. You can start with very simple things when the puppy’s very young.
If you mean classes, they can go to puppy kindergarten classes when they’ve had all their shots – they’re great for socializing puppies.
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July 16th, 2010 at 4:26 am
Because Rotties are a large breed dog, the sooner the better. I had started my bullmastiff in puppy school at the local pet store two days after I picked him up at the breeder. So approx. at 6-8 weeks of age would be my suggestion.
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July 16th, 2010 at 4:35 am
At 8 weeks, although at this age is not training but imprinting.
Start doing it with food or a favorite toy, I prefer the toy as there will be no reward issues later with food.
Sessions can only be as long as 2-3 minutes at a time and commands should be kept really simple.
Focus on one command at a time and do not move on until he/she understands the basics of that one command. Good luck.
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July 16th, 2010 at 5:22 am
my rottweiler pupp i got at 9 weeks and i started straight away hes now 16 weeks and he can already walk to the heel on and off the lead his recall is perfect he can also do paw 2 paws balance on back haunches, walk on back legs, turn 360 and bark on command.
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July 16th, 2010 at 5:27 am
You can begin at home with teaching the puppy to have a soft mouth, potty training, etc when you bring the puppy home. I like the rotties to wait for their 3rd series of shots at least. They don’t respond to the vaccines like other dogs do. Have people, children, come to the house for socializing. Socialize like crazy. Attend a puppy class. Teach your puppy how to meet and greet people from a young age and you will not have problems with a jumping dog.
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I have a 3 year rottie.
July 16th, 2010 at 6:09 am
I start "training" my pups at three days with Early Neurological Stimulation.
http://www.breedingbetterdogs.com/achiever.html
But, understand that training comes in many forms, and as a dog matures training changes.
For the first 6 months a puppies only motivation is food, so take advantage of that and cookie train. The dog lacks the cognitive development to understand corrections and such at this age anyway.
Somewhere around 6 months the dog will demonstrate a newfound sense of independence and self awareness. You will sware that the dog has forgotten everything that you have taught it. This marks the development of "other" motivations, and formal training should start at this time.
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July 16th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Now, It is never to early.
Nor is it never to late.
Can’t teach an old new tricks?? You bet you can.!!
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