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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
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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
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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
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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 They are shy, withdrawn, and fearful of experiencing...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
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20 Tips for First-Time Puppy Parents
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. If you're a first-time dog owner, you should know a few things to ensure your puppy has a happy and...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 24, 20245 min read
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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
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Should You Take Your Puppy Outside in Bad Weather?
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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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How to Hire a Dog Trainer
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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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How to Teach the Place Command to Your Puppy
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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 20, 20243 min read
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How to Keep Your Dog Cool During the Summer
As the scorching summer warmth settles in, it will become vital for puppy proprietors to take more measures to ensure the well-being and...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 19, 20245 min read
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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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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All About Emotional Support Animals
Getting a new puppy does not automatically make it an ESA (Emotional Support Animal), even with a Therapy Pet Certification. Dogs have to...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Dog Training Mistakes: Avoid Them if You Want a Well-Behaved Pooch
If you want a well-behaved pooch, these dog training mistakes could foil your plans. Learned behaviors are difficult to unlearn, so...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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How to Use the Puppies Name in Training
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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 7, 20243 min read
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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
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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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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...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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