Start with Brain or behavior training for puppies?

[LEANDRO PEREZ]

I got a puppy Rottweiler on the way and I don’t know whether I should start with brain training or behavior training first any recommendations from anyone with experience?

[Adrienne Farricelli]

Hi there,

Welcome to the forums! It's great that you are thinking in advance, this way you will be better prepared on facing some of the common challenges with pups. With a brand new puppy I would prioritize the following:

Making the crate a great place to be so that your pup's stress is reduced those first nights your pup is in your home (keep the crate nearby you in the bedroom if possible):

https://www.braintraining4dogs.com/members/video-archive/love-the-crate/

Socialization:

https://www.braintraining4dogs.com/members/archive/socializing-your-puppy/

Potty training: we have a whole new guide just for this:

https://www.braintraining4dogs.com/members/advanced-potty-training/

Reading thorough the whole puppy section found by scrolling down this page, you'll find many guides on puppies, some of the most important are under the "further reading" sections and are about getting pups used to be touched, preventing separation anxiety and preventing resource guarding:

https://www.braintraining4dogs.com/members/archive/#puppies

With a young 8 week old pup, you can get started on some easy obedience training like sits and recalls" and then some easy brain games such as those in preschool and elementary:

https://www.braintraining4dogs.com/members/brain-training/

Behavior training is more for specific issues you may encounter as your puppy develops, it's still good to give it a read beforehand though just so you are prepared:

https://www.braintraining4dogs.com/members/behavior-training/

Happy Training!

Best,

Adrienne