Many friends are eager to train their dogs right after bringing them home, but this is actually inappropriate. Although the earlier pet dogs start training the better, it is not suitable to begin at any time. Starting training too early may have the opposite effect. So, at what age can a pet dog be trained? Let's take a look together below.

1. At What Age Can Training Start

At what age can a pet dog be trained? Generally, training can begin when the dog is three months old. The best training period is between three and eight months because puppies are easier to tame and more receptive to correcting bad habits during their youth. Dogs are very intelligent animals, so with repeated training sessions, they can quickly learn commands. Of course, training requires enough patience; training a dog is like educating a child—it requires repeated practice with sufficient patience.

2. Maintain Patience During Training

Training a dog is actually like educating a child and should be tailored to the dog’s personality. During this stage, use rewards and punishments to increase the dog's training motivation, but don't rush. Because the dog is still young, hurrying the training may lead to opposite results. Keep daily training sessions under 30 minutes—10 to 15 minutes each time, about twice a day—to maintain the dog's high interest in training.

3. Familiarize the Environment and Naming

Generally, most people adopt dogs when they are around two months old. At this time, don’t rush to train the puppy; instead, let it become familiar with the home environment. Only after the puppy is familiar and no longer nervous can the training proceed smoothly. Pet owners need to give the dog a name, preferably simple, easy to say and remember. Regularly call the dog by this name in daily life so the dog becomes familiar with it, until it responds reflexively whenever the name is called.

The above is an introduction to at what age pet dogs can be trained. If you want to train your beloved dog, make sure the dog is in the optimal training period and maintain good patience during training, which will help the dog master the training content.