If you want a well behaved dog, you must be consistent when training your dog! When you give your dog a command, you must follow through. Sit means sit now. Not “Maybe you’ll sit for me later”. Sit Now.
Some Sad Truth
There are many dogs in shelters because of their bad manners. Owners may have used inconsistent training methods, or had good intentions but never got around to training their puppy. Many wonder why their puppy grew up to be such an out of control dog. Other dogs like theirs are so well mannered.
That cute little ball of energy grew to be a disastrous big ball of energy because that energy was not focused properly. Training and exercise are proper ways to divert energy and turn your puppy into a well-mannered, sound minded dog.
Happiness in the Long Run
You and your dog will be much happier in the long run if you either train your puppy now, or if you get a puppy who is already trained. If you decide to train your own puppy, remember: 8 weeks is not too early to start simple commands, and it is never too late! You can teach an old dog new tricks!
