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Dale Buchanan
3 days ago5 min read
How to Teach Your Puppy to Make Good Decisions
In this article, I will share several ways to teach your puppy to make good decisions. This is the opposite of constantly directing your...
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Dale Buchanan
Jan 183 min read
5 Things to Know Before Getting an Australian ShepherdÂ
There is no debating that an Australian Shepherd is a wonderful, adorable, loyal dogs, however they aren't for everyone. Just like for...
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Dale Buchanan
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Five Reasons Your Dog is Barking Non-Stop
Excessive noise can pose a problem. Knowing this, most dog owners are sensitive to how long their dogs have been barking. After all,...
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Dale Buchanan
Jul 18, 20243 min read
How to Reduce Dog Barking in the House
In this episode of Puppy Talk, host Dale Buchanan delves into the intricacies of managing and reducing inappropriate barking in puppies...
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Dale Buchanan
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Don't Leave Me: Separation Anxiety and Dogs
For some dog lovers, leaving their pooch alone without them for extended periods of time can be stressful for everyone involved. Dogs who...
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Dale Buchanan
Feb 5, 20244 min read
Is Your New Puppy Stressing You Out?
I am getting calls and emails from many new puppy owners frustrated with the new puppies they have had for only a few weeks. Most of...
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Dale Buchanan
Jan 29, 20242 min read
Correct It, Redirect It
Dog owners often use words like off, stop, or no when they want the dog to stop behavior such as jumping, barking, or playing on...
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Dale Buchanan
Jan 18, 20243 min read
How to Teach Your Dog to Love the Car Ride
Engaging the world from a moving vehicle is often an experience that humans love, but our four-legged companions may not share the same...
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Dale Buchanan
Jan 16, 20242 min read
How to Manage Dogs Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a massive problem in many dogs, and it's often very challenging to fix if it's serious. The most common anxiety...
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Dale Buchanan
Jan 5, 20242 min read
How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on Guests
I frequently get called to help fix dogs jumping on guests arriving at their homes. This is a big problem, especially if your dog is big...
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Dale Buchanan
Jan 3, 20242 min read
Why Socialization is Important for New Puppies
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic started several years ago, there has been a massive increase in the number of new puppies being purchased and...
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Dale Buchanan
Jan 2, 20243 min read
Changing New Behavior Issues in Dogs
People frequently ask me to help them solve their dog's sudden behavior issues. Most of these dogs are adults, ranging from 2-8 years...
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Dale Buchanan
Jan 1, 20244 min read
Littermate Syndrome in Puppies
I get many people contacting me who have two puppies from the same breeder, from the same litter, and they want puppy training for them...
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Dale Buchanan
Dec 10, 20234 min read
How To Prevent Dog Behavior Problems
Every day, I get calls to help fix a dog's or puppy's behavior problems. All of them could have been prevented. The only exception to...
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Dale Buchanan
Jul 24, 20233 min read
How to Calm a Hyper Puppy
In the years that I've been training puppies and been to so many homes to see hyper puppies, I've never been asked once to make a puppy...
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Dale Buchanan
Jul 23, 20233 min read
What is Behavior Modification?
Behavior Modification entails modifying a dog's behavior to increase or decrease wanted and unwanted behaviors. For Behavior Modification...
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Dale Buchanan
Jul 21, 20233 min read
How to Stop Puppy Barking and Crying in Crate
It’s important to note that some barking or crying in the crate from your puppy is normal at the beginning. The acclimation period of...
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