I agree with everyone's posts on how to train your puppy. (Eat, potty, drink, potty, play, potty, wake, potty).
My Jimmy is 4 months old and I could not imagine hitting him with anything. I've even refrained from walking him on a leash yet because he is so tiny. I am giving him break in time and he gets plenty of exercise in my back yard. I know not everyone can do this so if you're walking this tiny puppy on a leash there is no need to teach it to heel. Heel is good for dogs that pull out of control hurting or endangering themselves or their owner.
Just let your puppy go with the flow. Plus a jerk on a harness will not train any dog to do anything but not want to walk. (I am guessing you're using a harness because I know my 4 month old doesn't fit into anything but that, plus it's healthier for them)
Please be careful with your little booger and don't try to train it the same way your father trained his own dogs.
Good luck and be patient. The only thing I think a 4 month old should be learning is "potty, come and crate" or any other variety of those. Make training fun, not painful.... |