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What would the reccomended training requirement of a BEAGLE pup be. Not including anY puppy preschool/obedience classes (yet to enrol in one of these as we will wait till he is fully vaccinated). Just what day to day training do others do with their pups. Or what others reccomend.

Currently we are probably doing 3-4, 10-15minutes sessions a day as well as general random things eg. sitting before patting, coming inside and outside and waiting for food. Calling his name, not jumping and of course toilet training.

Looking forward to hearing what some experienced owner/trainers do!

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What would the reccomended training requirement of a BEAGLE pup be. Not including anY puppy preschool/obedience classes (yet to enrol in one of these as we will wait till he is fully vaccinated). Just what day to day training do others do with their pups. Or what others reccomend.

Currently we are probably doing 3-4, 10-15minutes sessions a day as well as general random things eg. sitting before patting, coming inside and outside and waiting for food. Calling his name, not jumping and of course toilet training.

Looking forward to hearing what some experienced owner/trainers do!

;)

I'd do shorter sessions followed by play. 5 minutes is plenty long enough for a baby. The more you can incorporate "training" into the daily routine, the better.

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I agree with Poodlefan ;)

BTW - when it comes to puppy pre school, you don't need to wait until the pup is fully vaccinated to attend them. In fact, it's most advisable not to wait at all. Most pups attend puppy school from 8-12 weeks. I would be making sure you are still socialising him (that is, giving him new, positive experiences) - you don't want to put it off until he's fully vaccinated because the puppy's most critical period for socialisation is between 8-12 weeks.

Whereabouts are you in QLD?

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Oh, one more thing.. don't drill a baby.

If you say sit, and he sits immediately.. reward and end that little session. Don't ask him to do it again and again.. its the fastest way I know to demotivate a dog.

You can train, play, and train again but avoid the drilling.

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Even now when Daisy is 2 1/2 I still end training sessions on a high note and keep them relatively short - pups have a really short attention span so like PF suggested, don't draw training sessions out. Always end when the puppy is still interested and before his attention starts waning - even if training sessions only go for 30seconds - a minute.

I've always found this article useful ;)

http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

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Ah, sorry Bax. I'm not sure about clubs or puppy schools on the sunny coast. I know of one at Caboolture but that would probably be too far for you.

Thanks anyway...i am sure someone will suggest a good one. Caboolture is too far, you're right

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Even now when Daisy is 2 1/2 I still end training sessions on a high note and keep them relatively short - pups have a really short attention span so like PF suggested, don't draw training sessions out. Always end when the puppy is still interested and before his attention starts waning - even if training sessions only go for 30seconds - a minute.

I've always found this article useful :D

http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

Just had a read of this article...it is great and reassures me that we are on the right track. We are doing alot of those things. Sitting before food, pats, going in and out and putting collar on.

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Here are links to trainers on the Gold Coast. I don't know anything about them but maybe worth finding out.

Cynthia Fisher

Gold Coast Dog Obedience Training Club Inc.

Puppy classes, Pet dog training classes, agility, tricks & competition obedience training

Phone: 07 5591 7048

Email: [email protected]

www.goldcoastdogobedience.com

QLD Gold Coast Evelyn Williams

International Dog School

Obedience - advanced - beginners - puppies - agility - beginners / triallers

Phone: 07 5592 9132

Email: [email protected]

QLD Gold Coast Lisa-Maree Price

A1 Dog Training & Care

Pet dog training, Consultations, Pet Care, Home Visits

Phone: 0417 642 382

Email: [email protected]

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