I got my puppy Bambi at 8 weeks old. She is 13 months now and she's already got certain words down pat. The words no, stay, come here, potty, and the word chicken. She definitely knows what chicken is. All I have to do is raise her bowl off the floor and she comes running for whatever I'm going to feed her. Whether it is chicken or not, she eats anything I put down for her. She already behaves very well. I do things a bit different than what the PetTraining Guide book states, regarding Bambi's bath. But the book is very thorough and I recommend it especially for new puppy trainers. Treat your baby like a family member and just love them wholeheartedly and have patience, patience, and patience!