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15-06-2004, 09:56 AM
You most certainly CAN overload a pup with training. Yes, training should be an ongoing thing, everyday brings new opportunities for learning. But, if it is repeateated too often in a short period, if it is not done in short sessions and made great fun, it is only too easy to 'sour' the pup.
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15-06-2004, 10:05 AM
Shadowboxer, I think that we are not that stupid that we would drill the puppy endlessly. I train Tamino for about 15 minutes a day all together, 2 minutes here, a minute there, sit for this toy. It adds up. I never train 15 minutes at a time!

What I thought Barbara was asking was relating to commands not the amount of amount of training. I know that my puppy would tell me if he was getting bored or tired and I always lay off then and have a game.
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15-06-2004, 10:14 AM
Originally Posted by Barbara
Is it possible to overload, or train too much at this point?
Umm...Kate, did I accuse anyone of being stupid or of over-training?

A question was asked, and answered.
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15-06-2004, 10:23 AM
At 4 months Willis knew "OUTSIDE!!!" (which usually accompanied the sound of running water...)
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15-06-2004, 10:48 AM
I did not mean it in that way. Shadowboxer. Neither was I being aggressive, I was just pointing out what I thought. Sorry if I offended. ops:
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16-06-2004, 05:08 AM
No offence taken Kate

I would imagine that these forums have a lot of unregistered guests. My post was a caveat to those who do not have the same level of experience & commonsense as the contributors.

I have seen a couple of pups almost ruined by over-enthusiastic training.
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16-06-2004, 05:54 AM
I only train five minutes at a time and if Savannah is not in the mood, we end sooner. My question was mainly asking if teaching too many commands at a certain age was no good.
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