Retriever Puppy Training
Dr. Carmen L Battaglia, of “breedingbetterdogs.com” provides, “the belief that pups should not be trained until they are at least six months to one year of age is not true.
All dogs can benefit from obedience training as early as seven weeks and also when the puppy enters its new home.
By six months of age, almost all behavior problems are already in place. This means that early training can be used to avoid problems before they become more difficult and frustrating. Bad habits are hard to correct, therefore owners should never allow nipping, chewing, digging, barking, mounting, etc. which are all normal behaviors but, if left uncorrected, can lead to behavior problems. Dogs learn each day what behavior will or will not be allowed. Remember that bad habits are hard to change.”
Here at CPR, we feel that helping your retriever to maximize its potential will make this addition, to your family, as seamless as possible.
We utilize positive reinforcement training as our method of educating our retrievers. The method of positive reinforcement training we use here at CPR is called “Clicker Training”.
The techniques utilized in “Clicker Training” are based on the science of animal learning. The science of animal learning puts forth that behaviors that are rewarded are more likely to be repeated, by the animal, in the future. So rather than utilizing historical corrective or punishment methods, and focusing on what your dog is doing wrong, and then attempting to correct that behavior, “Clicker Training”, flips the script and concentrates on what your dog is doing right. By telling your dog what to do, instead of what not to do, you can have an incredible effect on how your dog chooses to behave.
We recommend an initial training period of two weeks.
$600 Per Week
At the end of our Retriever Puppy Training Program, your retriever will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
All dogs can benefit from obedience training as early as seven weeks and also when the puppy enters its new home.
By six months of age, almost all behavior problems are already in place. This means that early training can be used to avoid problems before they become more difficult and frustrating. Bad habits are hard to correct, therefore owners should never allow nipping, chewing, digging, barking, mounting, etc. which are all normal behaviors but, if left uncorrected, can lead to behavior problems. Dogs learn each day what behavior will or will not be allowed. Remember that bad habits are hard to change.”
Here at CPR, we feel that helping your retriever to maximize its potential will make this addition, to your family, as seamless as possible.
We utilize positive reinforcement training as our method of educating our retrievers. The method of positive reinforcement training we use here at CPR is called “Clicker Training”.
The techniques utilized in “Clicker Training” are based on the science of animal learning. The science of animal learning puts forth that behaviors that are rewarded are more likely to be repeated, by the animal, in the future. So rather than utilizing historical corrective or punishment methods, and focusing on what your dog is doing wrong, and then attempting to correct that behavior, “Clicker Training”, flips the script and concentrates on what your dog is doing right. By telling your dog what to do, instead of what not to do, you can have an incredible effect on how your dog chooses to behave.
We recommend an initial training period of two weeks.
$600 Per Week
At the end of our Retriever Puppy Training Program, your retriever will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
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Basic Obedience Commands
- Come, Sit, Stand, Down, Stay, and Climb (on a raised surface/ bed)
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Crate Training
- Possess the ability to enter the crate on command
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Collar and Leash Training
- Demonstrate the acceptance of a collar and the ability to walk on a leash