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....
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- Aug 26
- 5 min
What's the difference between a Service Dog, Therapy Dog, and Emotional Support Animal?
In this article, I will discuss the difference between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals (ESA). I'm getting this...
- Jul 12
- 4 min
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...
- Jul 9
- 3 min
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...
- Jun 27
- 3 min
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...
- Apr 16
- 3 min
A Complete Puppy Training Program
Many people contact me to train their puppies and only focus on potty training. They think that a puppy training program is potty...
- Apr 8
- 3 min
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...
- Feb 11
- 3 min
Tips for Naming Your New Puppy
What's more exciting than adding a puppy to your family? Bringing home a new pup is as good as it gets. Amid the excitement, you'll have...
- Feb 5
- 4 min
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...
- Feb 4
- 2 min
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...
- Feb 2
- 3 min
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...
- Jan 29
- 2 min
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...
- Jan 27
- 2 min
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...
- Jan 24
- 4 min
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...
- Jan 23
- 3 min
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:...
- Jan 22
- 3 min
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...
- Jan 20
- 3 min
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...
- Jan 19
- 5 min
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...
- Jan 18
- 3 min
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...
- Jan 17
- 3 min
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...
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