Puppy Dog Training Tips

How Long Should Puppy Training Sessions Last?

It is not uncommon for people to ask how much time they should spend on each puppy training session.

There is no simple answer to this question as often it will depend on the breed of puppy, personality and obviously age of your puppy.

Some breeds are more willing to learn than others and if you have other well-trained dogs often the puppy will copy the older dogs which could relieve you of some of the training. 

What is important though is that before you even get a puppy you do some research to determine which breed will be most suitable for you and the environment in which you live. 

If you live in a very small property it would be very unfair to choose a Sheepdog for example.  Working dogs are happiest when they are working, whereas a Maltese Poodle will normally be quite content in a small environment. 

Don’t fall in love with that cute little face and curly tail if the breed is not suitable for you because it will only cause heartache later on – choosing a puppy is so important if you want to build a long and happy relationship with your dog.

The age of your puppy and breed will have a bearing on the length of the puppy training sessions.  Young puppies have a short attention span so keep the sessions brief and have them often and end with a game they enjoy. 

You can always incorporate the training of a puppy outside of the training sessions and you may find you get better results.  For example teach your puppy to sit before you throw the ball or to sit before you give it its food.

Dog training is the best investment you can ever make as you will be preparing for a lifetime relationship so avoid trying to teach your puppy too much in one training session, be fair and patient and above all ensure you both have fun.

Dog Quote:
Keep running after a dog and he will never bite you.
….Francois Rabelais