Without proper training, this can change especially if their attitudes toward people and other animals are not harnessed in the first four months of the pup's life. Puppy training is great for new pet parents because it can help you understand the importance of nutrition, which is a way for you to keep your puppy healthy the rest of their lives.

When it comes to puppy training classes, good training begins with understanding the puppy's mind at this age. They are very much like pre-school children in that their attention span is very short, so good training begins with capturing the attention long enough to make an impact. With puppies, even more so than with full-grown dogs, they learn by repetition, the more the training is consistent, the more the puppy will "get" what you are teaching.

Typically, puppy training occurs for roughly one-hour sessions because that is about as long as the puppy's mind can stay focused. During these sessions, one area may be covered in one week, such as housebreaking, which is typically a huge request for dog trainers. Puppies do not come potty trained, so therefore, you can expect a few accidents until they learn, with consistency and repetition where their "bathroom" is.

Other covered areas include biting and nipping, which is something puppies love doing as they explore their world with their mouths, remember, a pup's mouth is like a person's hands, it is how they "feel" their world. However, and especially with some more aggressive breeds, learning bite inhibition before the age of 16 weeks is crucial to make sure the play biting does not turn into adult biting of human skin.

In addition, puppy training provides new owners with information on leash training, games that should never be played with puppies, your child and your new puppy, and first aid, to name a few. Some games people play with puppies, especially breeds that are more aggressive encourages biting, such as tug-of-war and teasing with your hand around the puppy's mouth. It is often cute to watch very young puppies play by holding fingers and hands over their mouths, but it also teaches them that biting on human skin is okay. Therefore, puppy training also trains the pet owners on how to make their puppies know that no biting is allowed.

One of the best ways to get your new relationship with your new puppy off to a great start is by enrolling him or her into a puppy-training program. It teaches both of you how make a lifelong bond, and to ensure you know what you puppy needs as he or she grows into adulthood. Lastly, puppy training classes are great when there are other puppies in the class because your pup learns socialization skills, which is crucial in the first four months of their lives.

When you choose a pet training program, choose professionals that understand the canine and the various breeds, so that you can get your puppy or dog off to a great start. Your dog sees you as the leader, so you have to be a strong leader and someone that your dog will happily follow and trust.