Training classes - what age?

[Roxibear]

I have been reading through the posts and notice that a lot of people don't start serious training until their pups are quite a good age. My pup started obedience this week at only 15 weeks. I know this seems very young but the trainer actually owns a Rottie and was keen for me to start. Any books I have read recommended 8 months as a starting age. Anyway she seemed to enjoy it and seems to enjoy the practice exercises, the treats anyway. There was another rottie there at seventeen weeks and the owner said he enjoyed it as well. Could training this young have any consequences I don't know about?

[Luvs]

Welcome to the forum! We are happy to have you join us! :)

I started Akasha in puppy agility classes when she was 12 weeks old. It was a fun class and just involved getting her used to different equipment. When she was 16 weeks old we started puppy obedience classes.

I personally feel that once they have all their shots it is good to get them into an obedience class. It is a great place for socialization.

I started obedience training with Akasha at 8 weeks old. I used strictly positive reinforcement and absolutely no corrections until she was alot older and really understood what I was asking of her.

Good luck with your puppy!

[JD102175]

15 weeks is a good age to start training. Most puppy classes in my area have pups that young. As long as the pups have all of their shots they are allowed in the class.

Jaime

[Rott-Wiley]

There aren't any problems with starting a pup young in training, just keep in mind they are just a baby and treat them as such. Good luck with them.

[Roxibear]

Your replies have put my mind at ease. :)