Myth #3: Why bother training a puppy. Dogs don’t learn anything until they are over 6 months of age.
Truth: Yipes! This one is not only incorrect, but can create some really difficult issues for the owner. Just as human babies begin to take information in from day 1, puppies do the same. In fact, their all-important “socialization period” is primed and ready within the first 2 months. It is vital that puppies are exposed, (at levels to which they are comfortable with) to as many different people, well-mannered dogs and experiences as possible. Aside from socialization, they can start learning basic obedience too. Most puppy classes start dogs off at 8 weeks of age!