Why Puppy Training Should Start Early

The period between 8 and 16 weeks of age is the most critical window in your puppy’s development. What they learn — and what they’re exposed to — during this time shapes their behaviour for life.

At Canine & Co., our Foundation & Puppy Programme is specifically designed to make the most of this window.

The Core Pillars of Puppy Training

1. Socialisation Proper exposure to people, dogs, sounds, surfaces, and environments during the socialisation window dramatically reduces the likelihood of fear and reactivity later in life.

2. Bite Inhibition Puppies explore the world with their mouths. Teaching appropriate bite pressure early is essential — and easier to do at 10 weeks than at 6 months.

3. Impulse Control Sit before meals, wait at the door, calm greetings with visitors. These simple habits, built early, create a dog that is a pleasure to live with.

4. Basic Commands Sit, down, stay, come — taught through reward-based methods that make learning fun and fast.

Serving Sotogrande and Surrounding Areas

We work with puppy owners across Sotogrande, San Roque and Alcaidesa.

Book a free puppy consultation today — spaces are limited.