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Do I have to train my dog?
Well, you don’t have to but you should if you want a dog with manners! Dogs, no matter how big
or how small do need someone to show them the acceptable way to behave. Like us, they don’t
come pre-programmed. Training your dog will also help keep them less bored. A dog who is
engaged on a daily basis is less likely to be bored.
Can I leave my dog with you to train and then pick it up already trained?
No. We do not do board and train training. Some people believe that if you do this type of
training that the owner does not have to do any work with the dog once they get it home. This is
not true, no matter who trains the dog, the owner still has to work with their dog to make the
training successful. Working with your own dog strengthens the bond you share and this is
something we highly recommend.
How old does my puppy need to be before I start training?
You should start the training process as soon as you get your puppy! Your puppy can begin to
learn simple things like their name right away. We recommend enrolling your puppy into a class
as soon as possible. We believe that a puppy as young as 8 weeks old can and should join a
puppy class safely. There is an article by Dr. Anderson, that is worth reading to explain why
puppy socialization and training is important even before all rounds of shots have been
administered.
How old does my dog have to be before he is fully trained?
This is a tricky question but the honest answer is that you need to work on training your dog its
entire life! Even if it’s only 10 minutes a day, you should work on a certain behavior or trick. Just
like us, if you don’t practice your skills they get rusty and forgotten.
Can older dogs learn anything new?
Absolutely! A dog is never too old to learn something new. With older dogs the training can be
modified so you don’t tire them out too quickly or increase the risk of injury.
How do I know what kind of dog I should adopt?
We recommend doing a little homework before you go out and start looking at dogs or browsing
web sites! A dog is a responsibility that will be with you for years and you owe it to yourself and
the dog to make the most educated decision that you can. Be honest with yourself about how
much time you will be spending with your new addition to the family, how much money you want
to spend on grooming, and most importantly your lifestyle. If you are a couch potato then a high
energy, never-gets-tired Border Collie is not the right fit for you! You can always hire us to help
guide you into making the most informed decision possible.
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