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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,...

Dale Buchanan
Nov 15, 20243 min read


How to Raise The Perfect Puppy
In this article, I discuss seven things about raising the perfect puppy. Follow these seven principles, and you will have great results....

Dale Buchanan
Sep 13, 20246 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...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 18, 20243 min read


How to Settle a New Dog into Your Home
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...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 12, 20244 min read


5 Essential Tips For Bringing A New Puppy Home
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...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 9, 20243 min read


The Realities and Rewards of First-Time Puppy Ownership
Raising a puppy for the first time is an adventure filled with both challenges and rewards. In this episode of Puppy Talk, Dale Buchanan...

Dale Buchanan
Jun 27, 20243 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...

Dale Buchanan
Jun 17, 20242 min read


5 Noise-Free Dog Toys for Growing Puppies
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...

Dale Buchanan
Apr 8, 20243 min read


5 Things Dog Trainers Never Do
Dog trainers never repeat vocal commands. Dog trainers know that repeating commands only confuses a dog. Repeating commands also program...

Dale Buchanan
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Child Safety Around Dogs
There have been two children who died from dog attacks in the past week in North Alabama. I provided dog safety content with two stories...

Dale Buchanan
Mar 9, 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...

Dale Buchanan
Feb 5, 20244 min read


Four Vital Things You Need to Know Before You Get a Puppy
Puppies are cute, and you may imagine they are simple bundles of fun and easy to raise. Most pups leave their natural families at about...

Dale Buchanan
Feb 4, 20242 min read


How to Socialize a Timid Puppy
A shy dog can be a challenge, but time and patience can make a world of difference. Socialization is the process of introducing your...

Dale Buchanan
Feb 2, 20243 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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 29, 20242 min read


How to Build Confidence in Your Puppy
Over the past year, I have seen too many puppies lacking confidence and self-esteem. They are shy, withdrawn, and fearful of experiencing...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 27, 20242 min read


Be Patient With Your Puppy
There are two ways that we can be more patient with our puppy. The first is when teaching them a novel command. An example would be this:...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 23, 20243 min read


Indoor Mental Stimulation Ideas for Your Puppy
One of the most common issues that I see throughout the course of training dogs is that they do not receive the proper amount, if any, of...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 17, 20243 min read


Why Your Dog Does Not Listen to You
I get calls from many dog owners saying their dogs will not listen to them. After evaluating the situation, I realize that many dog...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 17, 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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 5, 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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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