For all dog owners with “problem puppies,” send them to school before they become adults! There is simply no reason why a dog should not be house-trained, or chew everything in sight, or continuously bark loudly at night. These fears that people have that their dogs will become problem dogs are based on real experiences, but everything can be prevented.
Your puppy won’t be afraid it’s “the first day of school.” For him, it will be another fun trip out of the house, and they will probably want to stick their heads out the window.
Although the old saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” has been around for a while, it’s only half correct. The sooner you start training your dog the better, but even an adult puppy can be trained, it just takes infinitely more patience and work, and the older it is, the greater the chances that it will need professional help.
Finding a new home for an untrained adult dog can be nearly impossible. They are no longer cute, but at the same time no one wants to see them sleep. This is why puppy school is so important.
Puppy training could be compared to kindergarten for humans. The information the dog learns will reflect the greater chances that it will be guaranteed a good home no matter what happens to the owners. Don’t worry if your dog has a short attention span! Most dogs do, and the teaching process is specially designed for that.
The classes not only teach basic commands and obedience, but they also teach puppies how to get along with each other. This can be especially important if breeds such as Pit Bulls or other dogs are raised that are sometimes seen in aggressive light.
Sending your dog to puppy school has so many benefits that many professional breeders make it a requirement in the sales contract for any new puppy buyer. These guys don’t get a commission from the people in the schools, so they don’t look for a share of the money. They just honestly understand that when an owner can communicate with their dogs efficiently, everyone will be happier, and the future of the dog in question will likely be full of Milkbones and treats.
Let’s take the example of Juan López, who is a dog breeder from Texas. He says, “When I am screening prospective puppy buyers, I ask them up front if they have time to train and can they promise to take the puppy through a full course.”
So do not hesitate to teach your puppy to be the best companion at home. Everyone is happier in the end.