Okay, picture this: your adorable new puppy is staring up at you, all wide-eyed and wiggly, while simultaneously chewing your favorite shoe. You might think, “They’re too young for training!”—but guess what? They’ve already started. Puppies are learning machines, even when you’re not teaching. So the real question isn’t if they should start training, but when. Spoiler alert: it’s now. Like, right now. (Shoes saved. You’re welcome.)
Why Start Dog Training Early?
Here’s why it’s never too early to set your furry little genius on the right path:
Your Puppy Is Always Learning
Whether you’re actively teaching them or not, your puppy is soaking up information about the world around them. Starting training early helps ensure they’re learning the right lessons from the start, reducing the chance of bad habits forming.
Build a Strong Bond from Day One
Early training isn’t about obedience—it’s about connection. By helping your puppy learn with patience and understanding, you build a relationship based on trust and cooperation. This bond will make future training more effective and rewarding.
Expand their Vocabulary Early
Teaching your puppy a large vocabulary of signals and requests early on will make communication easier as they grow. Puppies are like sponges at a young age, so the more you teach them now, the better equipped they’ll be to understand you later.
Be a Part of their Fun and Learning
Starting training early doesn’t mean robbing your puppy of fun—it means being an integral part of it! By engaging in playful training sessions, you become a source of joy and guidance in your puppy’s life, rather than someone who has to "correct" them later.
How Strong Bond Dog Training Can Help
So, ready to swap chaos for cuteness? At Strong Bond Dog Training, we make it easy to get started with programs designed for real life (and real puppies):
In-Person Programs: Hands-on help for your specific puppy problems.
Video Program: Train from your couch, in pajamas. No judgment here.
Our Book, The Hidden Habits of Highly Successful Pack Leaders: A must-read for raising a pup that listens and loves you.
Starting early doesn’t just create a cooperative dog—it creates a best friend for life. So grab a leash, some treats, and your sense of humor. Because when you start dog training early, you’re not just teaching behaviors—you’re building the dream team. Go ahead, be the MVP of your puppy’s pack. They already think you are.
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