A GUIDE TO SHIH TZU TRAINING

Before starting your Shih Tzu training, it is best that you know your options well. These days you can find many types of Shih Tzu training, in many different places. These trainings vary in price and each one them has something different to offer.

The first type of Shih Tzu training is known as puppy preschool. This is a Shih Tzu training course meant for puppies that are about 6 weeks to 5 months old. These puppy preschool classes generally last for no more than 6 to 8 weeks. In these training sessions, your puppy is essentially taught how to socialize with people and as well as other puppies. Here your puppy also begins to learn how to sit down, stay at a place, and how to come.

The second type of Shih Tzu training course is meant for the Shih Tzus that are at least 5 months old. This type of Shih Tzu training is known as the basic Shih Tzu training. The duration of these classes is usually about 8 to 10 weeks. This is the basic course, where your Shih Tzu is taught the art of walking properly on a leash, sitting, staying, coming and heeling.

The third type of Shih Tzu training course is known as the intermediate Shih Tzu training. This Shih Tzu training aims at teaching the Shih Tzu mostly the same things that are taught in the basic training course, in a more detailed form. Here the Shih Tzu is trained to stay for a longer span of time, and is also taught to follow the orders given by other people.

The intermediate Shih Tzu training generally lasts for about 8 to 10 weeks, and is meant for those that are no less than 5 months old. It is essential for the Shih Tzu to have completed its basic Shih Tzu training course, or to be accustomed to the basic commands that could have been taught by the owner.

The next type of training course is known as the advanced Shih Tzu training course. Here, once again, the course is quite similar to its previous one, i.e., the intermediate Shih Tzu training course, except for the fact that this time it is more detailed. Here, the Shih Tzu is taught how to sit even without you in the view.

This training course is about 8 to 10 weeks long, and is meant for those that have completed their intermediate training. Here, they are also trained to walk beside their owners without a leash. Moreover, it gradually prepares the Shih Tzu to take the Canine Good Citizen training course.

The Canine Good Citizen training for Shih Tzus is the last course. To pass this course, your Shih Tzu will be taught the 10 necessary aspects.

This course is strictly meant for those Shih Tzus that have completed all the previous courses. The test is quite tough and can only be passed if the Shih Tzu is really well behaved. Depending on whether your Shih Tzu can pass, the course can last for several weeks.

Keeping this information in mind, you should be able to decide the Shih Tzu training course best suited for your Shih Tzu. However, you may seek the opinion of your local Shih Tzu trainers to know more. Many trainers consult for free. So now you should be at least a step closer to introducing your Shih Tzu into a training course!

Happiness always to you and your Shih Tzu,

Janet Combs

www.ShihTzuFoundation.com