Puppy training is important to all dogs whether you want your dog to be a companion animal, hunter, protector, or athlete. But the critical time in a puppy's life is that window of time between leaving his mother and siblings to adulthood -- once passed, those months can never be retrieved! We recommend that you get involved in puppy kindergarten with a competent, responsible trainer (check our Links section for recommended trainers and facilities) who can help you socialize your puppy as well as start you and your dog on a training path leading to success and a wonderful companionship with your dog.