Why Training “Later” Is Too Late 🐾
Are you waiting & hoping your puppy will ‘grow out of it’..? Believe me, some ‘grow into it’.. this is not the time to wait & see. While puppy challenges are very normal, owners must know how to manage these positively! ✨Get active & seek 1-2-1 puppy behavioural training & receive invaluable information from a Masters Degree (MSc) behaviourist & trainer. You should be actively socialising & training your puppy from the very first day your new pup comes home at approx. 8 weeks old, the clock is ticking!! ⏳ ✨Scientifically, puppies go through a critical and sensitive period including the socialisation period from approximately 6 to 16 weeks of age that will dramatically impact their behaviour for the rest of their lives ✨ -During this period, their brains are like tiny sponges – whatever puppies experience at this age, they will consider a normal part of life as adults. •Time alone •Toilet training •Socialisation •Obedience training •Handling techniques •Recall training •Puppy etiquette •Walking & outdoor routines •Expectations etc.. BUT… beyond 16 weeks this period cannot be recouped! A simple lack of exposure at the right time can result in an adult dog who is unable to cope with normal life. NEVER push your puppy or dog with anything, this can have a very negative counter effect. Lots of people have the opinion: 'they'll get used to it' 'ahh their only young, plenty of time yet!' 'just keep doing it' 'they have to socialise' 'make them do it' 'you must continue or they'll never learn'... I could go on forever... These kind of statements are ethically & scientifically not the way to go about situations to resolve things; this can be very damaging. YOU MUST listen to your puppy or your dog, if they don't like it, they don't like it, accept it. Do not keep pushing something they are clearly not comfortable or happy with. Confidence takes time with some puppies & dogs, so pushing or forcing them into frightening situations (frightening in their eyes) may cause something else entirely; which falls into a completely different ball game. Allowing them to become upset, frantic, growl, snap, bite, immensely fearful etc, could develop into a potential trauma. Even worse, cause your puppy or dog to eventually completely shut down.. This is the worse position to ever put your puppy or dog in & would greatly affect their welfare; which ethically should never happen. EVER. You cannot reinforce fear, you must listen & respond to your puppy or dog appropriately; as you would a child, friend or family member. Things can take time.. Sometimes your puppy or dog may never like the situation or 'thing' but may learn to tolerate things better with time. We must accept them wholeheartedly, the good, the bad & the ugly; that's what makes them, them. AND there's nothing wrong with that. Us as owners don't like certain things, that's just the way it is. AND that's ok too. We are all individuals. Take things easy with puppies & dogs; slowly does it.. Building their trust & confidence first with proper 1-2-1 training & professional support is the answer. Choosing appropriate situations having realistic goals, fitting environments, hanging out with particular dogs/people, having less distractions, or being in quieter locations. Then look to move onto more challenging situations but at a pace to suit them.. Easy does it. 1-2-1 young puppy training ensures you will be educated with the latest scientific knowledge, with a Masters degree qualified behaviourist. This is why training while puppies are very young is so important. You’ll learn & understand the right ways to approach situations, so you’ll know as the owner what you are doing is the best method for your puppy. All of which is approached positively & proactively with full confidence. Confidence is the key for everyone! . Picture- Beautiful Tygr 💛 ©2019-2023 Sarah MSc Blog. Comments are closed.
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