Here is a really big, really important question: Is my puppy dominant? Or Is my rescue dominant? Or is my adult dog dominant? And I have the answer! The fact is that your puppy is not dominant. Because dogs do not suffer from “dominant personality disorder” the way that people do. (I’m sure you’ve […]
The first time your “wild” puppy has to wear a collar or harness can be a strange experience and the first exposure to the leash is often going to yield a less than impressed canine. Getting your puppy to accept this kind of free-confinement can be a bit tricky and many puppies rebel quite openly […]
People used to think that the best way to teach a human child was to have the child sit and do copy-work; tons and tons of copy-work. Then science came along and it was quite proven that children really don’t need much copy-work at all; this busywork does not hardwire information into our memories very […]
You’d like your pup to sit politely for attention instead of jumping all over you. Or maybe you’d like to keep your new puppy from chewing on your heels and biting at your hands out of boredom (hey that’s a great puppy game, you know). Well this will get you started and don’t underestimate how […]
Potty Training: the Quick & Dirty Praise-Anticipate-Watch-Supervise P.A.W.S. and think when house-training; don’t punish for accidents! Praise your puppy right as he finishes “going” in the right spot Anticipate his needs by scheduling your puppy Watch for potty cues: sniffing and circling indicate a need to “go” Supervise your puppy at all times […]
I took two little babies with me on a shopping trip to Petsmart last night. It is a great place to go when trying to train and socialize new puppies. You cannot allow the puppies to walk on the floor (since sick dogs may have trekked through here) but a clean blanket laid in the […]
Training walks are not just for puppies and dogs in-training. Training walks are important for trained dogs too! This post will focus on new puppies and dogs in-training going on their very first training walks with their owners. What exactly is a training walk? This is not a walk for exploration and exercise like […]
What is the best dog accessory? The best toy? The best training aid? That is simple. I can roll those all into one item. One awesome item that most people don’t have: the treadmill for Dogs No really. Doggie treadmills can make the difference between a dog going to the pound and a happy family companion. Many breeds have […]
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