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Puppy socialization is the most important thing to teach your puppy from ages 8 to 16 weeks. Some experts say from 4 to 12 weeks. The breeder will usually start socializing the puppy from 4-8 weeks by exposing it to a variety of different people, animals, sights, and sounds. And then when the owner takes the puppy at eight weeks, they continue until 12 weeks or even 16 weeks. When we start socializing our puppy, we need to consider vaccinations. Your veterinarian will provide

A lot of people get these two confused. They don't even know there's a difference at all, and they don't know that there's many different...

Puppy behavior modification entails modifying the puppy’s behavior to decrease unwanted behaviors. Unlike obedience training, which...

Dog owners typically accept that their canines will have more needs and require more daily interaction than more independent, hands-off...

I've trained a lot of puppies recently who have had fear, anxiety, and stress at eight or 10 or 12 weeks old, and I've also worked with a...

One way puppies can explore the world and learn about things is with their mouth. They pick up everything from the ground and bite stuff...

Your puppy must learn its name as soon as you bring them home. This should be one of the first things you teach them, along with potty...

One thing to remember about young puppies is that they have small bladders, small colons, and a speedy metabolism. They also have no...

In this article, I will share several ways to teach your puppy to make good decisions. This is the opposite of constantly directing your...

There is no debating that an Australian Shepherd is a wonderful, adorable, loyal dogs, however they aren't for everyone. Just like for...

Dogs and cats are not naturally inclined to fight one another; that idea is only a myth. Both animals can tolerate each other, and even...

When I see many new puppy owners start a puppy training program, I hear them doing this a lot to their puppies: Dixie, sit, Dixie, sit,...

Excessive noise can pose a problem. Knowing this, most dog owners are sensitive to how long their dogs have been barking. After all,...

In this article, I discuss seven things about raising the perfect puppy. Follow these seven principles, and you will have great results....

In this episode of Puppy Talk, host Dale Buchanan delves into the intricacies of managing and reducing inappropriate barking in puppies...

Whether you're the proud parent of an older rescue or a new puppy, the first few days with your new dog are undeniably exciting. But, if...

The prospect of a new four-legged family member can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Getting your house and yard ready before...

Raising a puppy for the first time is an adventure filled with both challenges and rewards. In this episode of Puppy Talk, Dale Buchanan...

For some dog lovers, leaving their pooch alone without them for extended periods of time can be stressful for everyone involved. Dogs who...

Puppies need to play. It's part of their nature. They wake up every day packed with energy and need to find outlets to burn up that...