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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 They are shy, withdrawn, and fearful of experiencing...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


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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 1, 20244 min read


Requirements For Creating a Balanced Dog
Everybody who owns a dog wants it to have the best life possible. When we speak of a balanced dog, we also refer to a happy dog. If dogs...

Dale Buchanan
Dec 31, 20232 min read


10 Tips to Help Your Puppy Relax
Dog Trainer Laura Donaldson provides this information on puppy relaxation from our podcast episode recorded on February 24, 2021. TEN...

Dale Buchanan
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Owning a New Puppy is a Lot of Work
One trend I saw in 2020 is that everyone is getting a puppy. People are home a lot more due to the COVID-19 pandemic and seek...

Dale Buchanan
Dec 12, 20232 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...

Dale Buchanan
Dec 10, 20234 min read


Why Puppies Get Hyper at Night
I get much feedback from the owners of young puppies that I train about their dogs being so hyper at night from 6-10pm. There are many...

Dale Buchanan
Nov 15, 20233 min read


How Much Exercise Does Your Puppy Need?
Learn how much exercise your puppy needs. It may now be as much as you think.

Dale Buchanan
Aug 1, 20235 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...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 24, 20233 min read


It's Not the Puppies Fault
The goal of raising a puppy is to prevent unwanted behaviors from developing so that you can live harmoniously with your new puppy. Most...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 23, 20234 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...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 22, 20233 min read


How to Meet the Needs of Your Puppy
In this article, I will lay out a formula for you about the things you need to create a healthy, happy, and obedient puppy . These five...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 18, 20235 min read


The Importance of Puppy Socialization
The critical period for socializing a puppy is between 4-16 weeks old. The breeder starts socializing them with various people, animals,...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 16, 20232 min read
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