how much?

[DakotasMom]

I want to teach my little dakota every trick there is out there as soon as possible. Shes almost 5 months old and seems to have a very short attention span at this age. How many tricks should i introduce at a time, and when. Should I wait until she completely gets one down? and how complex of a trick should be doing with her at this age?

she knows sit, lay down, paw, high five, and roll over... when she wants. but none are 100% mostly when ever she wants to do them! i use clicker and treats and lots of praise

any advice?

 

[SheltieChe]

here are some sources to look thru
you can start as soon as you get your pup, so 8 weeks is old enough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veAS2QMkLvw
http://www.lolabuland.com/
http://www.bowwowflix.com/- you can rent some DVD to watch there
you can also google more info on shaping.

 

[dmeyer123]

Pyper is 7 months old and a very quick study. I still keep training on any one thing very short and sweet. She has a short attention span and is very sensitive if she doesn't get what I'm asking of her right off. If that happens we just move on to something else. I train obedience and agility foundations, plus some rally novice level. She knows recalls with a right or left finish, stand for exam, novice level group sits and downs and our heeling is a work in progress. I always end a short training session with playtime.

Sounds like your 5 month old is doing very well.