Originally posted by LadysMom@Oct 29 2004, 07:41 AM
I am a firm believer in puppy kindergarten. Not only is it a great training aid, I think it strengthens the bond between you and your puppy and helps a lot with socialization at a crucial time in their lives.
I don't know about your areas, but here in Raleigh many of the local vets offer training classes. I know a friend recently took her little Poodle puppy to one offered by her vet that was for little dogs only. For those of you worried about the size of some of the other dogs in the class (and I would be, too), maybe you can check it out.
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My Vet here does the same thing. We are signed up for the next round of puppy kindergarten classes. Not sure when they are coming up at this stage though. They combine classes on care with it - things like grooming, proper nutrition etc, so I'm looking forward to that.
Abby is doing really well at the moment. She is 14 weeks old. We are at about 80% potty training at the moment, she can come, sit, down, wait, stay (only for about 20secs if that though - and not with me going too far at the moment!
), go to bed, etc.
She is recognising her toys, like puppy, bee, ball and worm and she can fetch now too. She is good at bringing it back to me after I throw it, but when I go to take it, she always wants to play tug-o-war.... :wacko: Any tips on that? At the moment I'm just saying "Let Go" and when she does tell her good girl.... is that right??
What if I sort of exchange a treat for the toy when she brings it back... would that work????