We’ve written about it before—it’s something we tell clients, sure, but also every friend and family member that gets a new puppy: socializing your puppy is more important than any training you can ever do at any other point in their lives.
Training Your Dog to Have Impulse Control: What Is It?
As I write this, I just finished a bowl of Mint Chip ice cream and I am considering a second. Or maybe I should just eat the whole carton? The fact that I am even stopping to think about it shows some impulse control. Though if I fail to resist the temptation to grab that whole carton and finish it right now, that would definitely show a lack of impulse control. We all experience impulse control (or a lack there of) on a daily basis, and so do our dogs!
7 Reasons You Should Hire a Dog trainer Before You Bring Home a New Puppy
Choosing a dog whose size, age, exercise needs, care requirements, and temperament fits the living situation in which they're being adopted into is arguably the most critical decision one could ever make regarding a dog. Hiring professional dog trainers to help you find the right dog will not only save you time and money, but it'll save everyone (including the dog!) trouble and grief in the end.