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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
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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
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Top 3 Dog Training Mistakes
When I get hired to train a puppy, I usually see owners make mistakes that prevent the dog from learning correctly. Here is my list of...

Dale Buchanan
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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6 Potty Training Tips
This potty training information is included in my books " The Complete Puppy Training Manual " and " Potty Training Your Puppy ." Follow...

Dale Buchanan
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Why Pee Pads Are a Bad Idea
I get tons of emails and phone calls from people desperate for someone to help teach their dog to get potty trained to go outside. It is...

Dale Buchanan
Dec 5, 20233 min read
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The First 5 Things To Teach Your New Puppy
Nothing is worse than a new puppy that bites too hard, pees all over the house, chews everything in the house, and never comes when...

Dale Buchanan
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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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
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New Puppy Schedule
Getting a new puppy is very exciting and also a lot of hard work. Maintaining and adjusting the puppy's schedule so they become a...

Dale Buchanan
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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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
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Three Leash Training Tips
Leash training your puppy is an essential part of obedience and discipline. Leash training will get your puppy out of the house to learn...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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How to Calm a Hyper Puppy
In the years that I've been training puppies and been to so many homes to see hyper puppies, I've never been asked once to make a puppy...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Why Are So Many Puppies Being Re-Homed?
Why are so many puppies being re-homed? This is a great question; I've been thinking about this for a while. I've had a lot of clients of...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 20, 20236 min read
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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
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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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Why Your Dog Must Have Mental Stimulation
Pet ownership has come a long way in the last few years. Many owners are now prioritizing a healthy diet, holistic medicine, and regular...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 12, 20233 min read
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No is Not a Cue
I hear many puppy owners using the word no for puppy training, I have other methods to use instead, and I will teach you those in this...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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Why Your Puppy's Behavior is Not Improving
In this article, I discuss the top three reasons why your puppy's behavior is not improving. This article is also Puppy Talk Podcast...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 8, 20233 min read
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