Free Training Tips for your Dog
Raising two puppies at once can be delightful, double the play, double the cuteness. However, littermate syndrome a risk in raising two puppies is real enough that many trainers and veterinarians caution owners to plan carefully before bringing siblings home. In this article you’ll learn what littermate syndrome looks like, why it happens, and practical, … Read more
At six months old, your puppy is entering doggy adolescence, a stage often marked by energy bursts, curiosity, and yes, those sharp little teeth. While playful biting is normal at this age, it can quickly become a problem if not addressed. Therefore, learning how to stop a puppy from nipping feet early prevents the behavior … Read more
Puppies bring endless joy with their energy, curiosity, and playful antics. Yet, many new puppy owners worry when their puppy’s play becomes rough or even appears aggressive. Is this normal behavior, or is it a red flag for future aggression? Understanding the difference between rough and aggressive puppy play is essential for raising a well-adjusted … Read more
In order to stop a dog from mouthing and jumping it helps understanding why the behavior is occurring in the first place. This means taking a look at the antecedents, basically the events that are seen prior to the exhibition of the behavior, but also taking a look as the possible consequences, in other … Read more
Chewing is a natural behavior in dogs, but when your furry friend targets wood furniture, it can become a frustrating and costly problem. Beyond the visible damage, chewing wood can also put your dog’s health at risk, from painful splinters to life-threatening blockages. If you’re wondering how to stop a dog from chewing wood furniture, … Read more
Learning how to stop a dog from chewing children’s toys is important because allowing the dog to do so may cause conflict to both the dog and the child. Left un-managed, there are chances that the dog may resort to resource guarding when the child tries to retrieve the toy or the child may … Read more
The issue of puppies pooping in the house after being outside, may cause dog owners to become very frustrated, and who can blame them? Staying outside with the pups for many minutes and then coming inside only to see them having an accident on a rug, can sure be an annoying ordeal to face. … Read more
A puppy barking in the crate early morning is not an uncommon problem for new puppy owners. Unless the puppy has some need that is unmet, this may be a form of nuisance, demand barking with the main purpose of getting the owners up on their feet early in the morning. As annoying as … Read more
How long and how often should a puppy be trained depends on various factors. One of the most important being age. Very young puppies tend to have very short attention spans so you won’t likely get their focus for too long. As puppies mature though, you will have the ability to gradually start training … Read more
Should a puppy sleep in a crate the first night? This is a very good question. New puppy owners are often told how important it is to gradually accustom a puppy to a crate and therefore it may seem too drastic locking up a new puppy in a crate from the very first night, … Read more