So im getting my pup in a couple of wks and now i feel overwhelmed with all the training i want to do and what is correct and not correct so i have some questions. I do have strong working line pup ( for people who read my thread in bloodlines.)
First is i want them to learn german commands (platz, sitz, etc.) how should i go about doing that. For ex. giving the command then placing their body how it should be then rewarding them? Should i even expect them to do any of this until they are a little older. That also pertains to NILIF. Should i expect him to follow my commands before going outside,eating or whatever i want him to do? Should i even worry about training at this stage. IDK how to go about doing this im worried im going to mess something up in the long run.
Also playtime/walks. I have read that around 20 or so min. a day is all a puppy needs because they are sleeping most of time. How long should i play with him in the begining and how long should i take him on walks.
All this just seems really overwhelming and i just want to make sure i do things right so its a better time for all of us.
Jeff
First is i want them to learn german commands (platz, sitz, etc.) how should i go about doing that. For ex. giving the command then placing their body how it should be then rewarding them? Should i even expect them to do any of this until they are a little older. That also pertains to NILIF. Should i expect him to follow my commands before going outside,eating or whatever i want him to do? Should i even worry about training at this stage. IDK how to go about doing this im worried im going to mess something up in the long run.
Also playtime/walks. I have read that around 20 or so min. a day is all a puppy needs because they are sleeping most of time. How long should i play with him in the begining and how long should i take him on walks.
All this just seems really overwhelming and i just want to make sure i do things right so its a better time for all of us.
Jeff