One of the toughest jobs that a family faces when a new puppy comes home is housetraining the puppy. This means that the puppy will eliminate outdoors and not use your home and furnishings as a toilet. Lots of people think that getting their puppy house trained is a tough task but it doesn’t need…
All of us dream of raising the perfect dog, a pup that is a CGC (canine good citizen) and is well behaved and dependable at all times. Well, dreams do come true if the training is done with care and dedication. Remember pups learn from day one and need to be taught what is right,…
Developing a proper crate training puppy schedule is one of the very first things you should do when you bring home your new puppy. Crate training is such an excellent tool for house training your puppy and for keeping him safe when you are unable to supervise him. Plus it provides him with his very…
Everyone who owns a puppy will eventually have to deal with and correct less than desirable behaviors. These common puppy problems, nipped in the bud, can be stopped quite easily if you know how to deal with them. In this article, we will discuss the top 3 common puppy problem behaviors and how to correct…
Teaching a puppy proper socialization skills during the prime puppy socialization period, is vital to the safety of both your dog and other dogs and people with whom he comes into contact. A properly socialized dog is a happy dog and a joy to be around for both humans and animals. A poorly socialized dog,…
Early puppy socialization is an important part of your puppy’s training. This training is something that should start while your puppy is still with his breeder and continue on after you take him home. By the time you bring home your puppy, his behavior will have already been greatly influenced by his mother and his…
Nipping is a common puppy behavior that typically puppies will outgrow. I’m sure that most people who have played with a young puppy have experienced this. But if puppies aren’t taught that this isn’t appropriate behavior, the problem can persist throughout their adult life. The dog may grab at your hands, arms, legs, shoes, clothing…
You’ve researched different dog breeds to find the best one for you and your family. You’ve taken the time to find out whether the breeder you chose is ethical. And now you’re finally bringing that precious new bundle of joy home. The hard part is over, right? No! Actually, there are several mistakes new puppy…
Training a puppy is much like training an adult dog in that your new puppy learns by association and repetition. The difference between puppy training and training an adult dog is that it’s important to remember that your puppy has no prior training experience. Puppies are typically softer and more vulnerable than an adult dog….
You may be thnking, “When can I start agility training with my new puppy?” The answer is that dog agility training for puppies can start immediately, with certain recommendations and precautions. Puppies are always learning, so every time you are with your pup you can be playing and socializing with agility in mind. Always remember,…
