Nope!
A dog of any age can learn and benefit form an obedience class!
I have taken puppies as well as adult dogs.
In fact I currently have my adult Min Pin in a Rally class and will be starting a basic obedience class with my newly adopted Doberman.
Just look for a trainer who uses positive reinforcement. This site might help you to find a really good trainer in your area!
http://apdt.com/petowners/ts/default.aspx
Learn how to shape your dog to safely and confidently do the teeter totter (and other contact obstacles) for the dog sport of agility. Donna & Jessie show you how.
This method is not for top agility competitors concerned about speed. I am more focussed on the fact that Jessie is confident in doing the teeter.
Duration : 0:4:18
This video goes over one game of how to train your dog to pay attention to you in distracting environments.
If you find that your dog is not interested in the game, try the game with higher level reinforcement- better treats (or toys), move to a less distracting environment, more to an area where you can run more (yet is safe)- as you could see in my video my yard was almost too small to play this game as its really moving fast and away that encourages a dog to run to you.
Duration : 0:2:11
When raising Labrador puppies, make sure that the time between six and 12 weeks of age is spent getting them used to their environment and training them. Understand that Labrador puppies can grow quickly and become destructive with pet care advice from a veterinarian in this free video on dog training and raising puppies.
Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
Duration : 0:1:39
Kathy Santo, professional dog trainer, discusses the dangers of allowing puppy biting, the importance of playing correctly and how to stop biting by deferring the behavior to a toy or more appropriate object.
Duration : 2 min 46 sec
http://www.sitk9sit.com There are a lot of political camps going on these days to pick the right choice. Dog training camp will teach better communication skills to dogs & people! Choose a camp that benefits your family, & build that relationship!
Duration : 1 min 2 sec
Dr. Katy Nelson discusses canine nutrition for a happy and well-balanced life. From portion size and ingredients, to feeding schedules and best shopping practices, Dr. Nelson makes sure your puppy will be at his top physical and psychological health.
Duration : 5 min 41 sec
http://www.dogproblems.com/sl.cfm
Adam G. Katz from Dogproblems.com and Adam's Las Vegas Dog Training shows your the basics of how to teach your dog the down-stay command.
Duration : 2 min 25 sec
I have a miniature schnauzer who will be two years old in October. He tends to snap at people a lot, and it is clear that it’s becoming a problem. He is also very antisocial towards the family (my mother, sister, and myself) aside from my father.
He does not like other dogs and is not good when people enter the house, no matter how familiar they might be. It is a hassle and we do not have the money to take him to obedience classes, so any and all tips to make him stop biting and snapping at us and our guests, along with being more social, would be greatly appreciated.
You really should talk to a professional. Not just OB classes, I think a private class is what you need. Taking him around a group of dogs could make it worse or cause him to shut down.
Muzzle him or crate him when guests come over. He bites the wrong person and he’s going to be killed for it.
Have your family members do handling with him. Here’s a video on what I mean.
Do you ave other dogs ? If not his attitude towards them really doesn’t matter. Just keep him contained so he can’t fight with any.
Google NILF (Nothing in life is free). Start doing it. Don’t put his food in a bowl. Hand feed him and make him work for every bite.
Start saving for a private lesson. Make sure the trainer does +reinforcement and -punishment. Dogs like yours will either get worse or shut down if they’re giving -R and +P.
Titan is a sweet German Shepherd puppy who is starting to learn his leash work and manners here at GatorlandK9. He is sold but Ted will be looking at litters in Europe. Please call 386-749-9000 or e-mail ted@gatorlandk9.com
Duration : 27 sec