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A dog can be educated (or attempted to be educated) at any age, but the best time corresponds to the first months of life.
Let's see why: the sooner you start the better.
This is how we could summarise our opinion on the ideal age to begin dog training, an opinion shared by the vast majority of today's dog trainers, who are aware that the dog must be educated in good time.
Yes, but what does 'on time' mean? It simply means educating the dog when it is able to stand upright and devote sufficient attention to its owner.
To be more precise, we can say with relative certainty that the right age for educating a dog is between the second and fourth months.
At this age, the dog is like a sponge and is eager to soak up the teachings that you want to impart to it. Be careful though, every dog is different and has its own timing. As in all things, do not force your hand!
To answer as clearly as possible at which age it is best to educate the dog, let us add that education is usually divided by insiders into basic education and advanced education (some would add intermediate education).
The former ensures the learning of basic rules, such as sitting and not pulling on the leash. Advanced education deals with more complex commands, which may even seem impossible for a young dog or puppy. It is clear that a crucial role in education lies with the professional on duty, a key figure in guiding the dog towards correct behaviour in and out of the home. He also has the task of teaching the owner how to maintain the imprinting over time.
Addressing dog education first and then training.
It is important to distinguish education from training, as the latter requires more technique and skill and thus greater maturity of the animal.
At 6-7 months, after a complete education, the dog is ready to learn real sports (and not) such as agility dog or obedience. In this case, a great deal of time and resources must be invested, as the higher the level of competence, the more ambitious the goals to be achieved.
And for those with an adult dog? Fear not, there will be vices to eradicate and habits to correct, but the job may turn out to be easier than expected. Here too, the active participation of the owner is crucial. He should not just leave his dog with the dog trainer, but should encourage his four-legged friend and accompany him step by step in this new school of life called education.
