[twnzplusone]

BarryMcD, how was Mustang5ohhh supossed to start all of this training prior to picking up the pup? If the pup is not released from the breeder until 8 wks then the training cannot really start until then. As far as a reliable sit, stay and come at 8 wks, I don't buy it. Any puppy will come to you at that age because they are still so young. Wait a few months and I'm sure the "reliable" sit, stay and come will not be there. Not to say that the dog won't listen but I don't believe that there is any "reliable" about a puppy. I do believe that you should start some traing from day one and plenty of social interactions after the shots.

Mustang5ohhh, I am sure that you will do a wonderful job raising your pup and you have already made the first step by being here. I personally wouldn't paper train my pup like BarryMcD did because then you will have to potty train him again a second time to go outside. Make sure your boy gets plenty of socialization (when shots are done), plenty of love, and go ahead and start some training. (but don'e expect too much at first)