Puppies

I have been taking in dogs for more years than I care to admit, and I have discovered that it is possible to quickly train any dog, of any age, quickly and relatively easily. However, just like any training method, you must be consistent, or your time spent will be a waste. I see people…

You’re the proud owner of a new puppy. Unfortunately, you are also the not so proud owner of a soggy living room carpet. It doesn’t take long to realize this can’t keep happening. So what do you do? It might just be time to housebreak your new pet. Housebreaking may sound painful but relax. It…

When your puppy has learned some of the basic training needs, you can then teach your puppy great tricks. For example, put the puppy in a Sit-Stay, back off a foot or two, show him a soft toy and toss it to him. Don’t go for a catch that requires a Superman leap into the…

A dog or a puppy absolutely thrives on consistency. This is true all the way from finding and sticking to the right kibble to deciding what is and what isn’t acceptable behavior. Consistency makes a pup very, very much happier and more secure than the bouncy kind of life many of us humans prefer. Maybe…

If your puppy is younger than 16 weeks and are constantly nipping, it’s normal behavior – young puppies mouth a lot. They mouth when playing; they also mouth to communicate their needs. If your puppy starts mouthing, ask yourself these questions: Is he hungry or thirsty? Does he need to eliminate? Is he sleepy? Does…

There are two schools of thought on how to eliminate puppy digging in your back yard: 1. That a dog is a dog and he’s going to dig, and he should be allowed to express his true doggy nature whenever and wherever he wants. 2. That a flowerbed is reserved for flowers, and if that…

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We have all seen those adorable faces and tiny whiffling noses pressed up against the glass and been tempted to get a puppy from the pet store. Have you ever considered though where those puppies are sourced from, if not a local breeder? In a relatively small number of cases that might be true, but…

When you buy your puppy in a pet store, probably most of you don’t question where the cute little fluffball came from. You might assume that the pet store buys from breeders or maybe a local family had a surprise litter. In a relatively small number of cases that might be true, but the fact…