Bringing home a new puppy is an incredible, exciting, overwhelming experience, and many new/first time owners make mistakes they don't even realise they're making. So, to prepare you for your new family member; here are the top 5 mistakes puppy owners make with their new companion. 1: Waiting to Start Training Many owners believe that when they bring their new pup home at between 8 and 12 weeks old, they're too young for training, and that they should wait until they're older