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Taking your puppy outside to go potty in bad weather is essential to help build the puppy's confidence. Many people think if it's too hot...

Hiring the right dog trainer to help you train your new puppy, rescue dog, or adult dog can be a grueling experience. Each trainer might...

Teaching your puppy the place command is one of the seven basic commands in our puppy training program. It’s an essential tool for any...

As the scorching summer warmth settles in, it will become vital for puppy proprietors to take more measures to ensure the well-being and...

Engaging the world from a moving vehicle is often an experience that humans love, but our four-legged companions may not share the same...

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...

I get calls from many dog owners saying their dogs will not listen to them. After evaluating the situation, I realize that many dog...

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...

Getting a new puppy does not automatically make it an ESA (Emotional Support Animal), even with a Therapy Pet Certification. Dogs have to...

If you want a well-behaved pooch, these dog training mistakes could foil your plans. Learned behaviors are difficult to unlearn, so...

I want to talk about how to use the puppy's name in training. This is different than teaching the puppy its name. Teaching them their...

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...

Since the COVID-19 Pandemic started several years ago, there has been a massive increase in the number of new puppies being purchased and...

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...

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...

When I posted the article New Puppy Schedule last week, I got a few replies from people asking me if their puppies really do need 16-18...

Is there even such a thing as a perfect dog walk?  Yes, there certainly is, but unfortunately, most dog owners will never experience it...

Dog Trainer Laura Donaldson provides this information on puppy relaxation from our podcast episode recorded on February 24, 2021. TEN...

One of the most common discussions I have with clients is about leash training equipment. The dog stores will tell you that you must get...

We get plenty of questions about clickers and clicker training from clients, so we want to address some common ones here. What is the...