By Nichole Myers-Youngquist, CPDT-KA · Zoomies Dog Social Club & Training · Albany, Oregon Quick Answer: Start puppy training the week you bring your puppy home, ideally between 8 and 10 weeks old. The socialization window closes around 16 weeks, and what your puppy learns (or does not learn) during that window shapes their behavior for life. Waiting until they are six months old is one of the most common and most costly mistakes new puppy owners make. Keep reading for a full breakdown of...

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