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Top Gun Dog Training Voted Best in Pet Training in 2024
HUNTSVILLE, AL, January 27, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Well known in the Huntsville, AL area for his puppy training programs, Dale...

Dale Buchanan
Feb 12, 20253 min read


Are Two Dogs Better Than One?
Seasoned dog owners might feel like they have been through it all with one pup, and thus, that they can tackle any challenge that comes...

Dale Buchanan
Feb 8, 20253 min read


Behavior Problems with Overweight Dogs
A study from the National Library of Medicine shows that overweight dogs are more likely to engage in unwanted behaviors. The survey...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Teaching Your Puppy It's Name
Your puppy must learn its name as soon as you bring them home. This should be one of the first things you teach them, along with potty...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Feeding and Water Tips for Potty Training
One thing to remember about young puppies is that they have small bladders, small colons, and a speedy metabolism. They also have no...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 26, 20253 min read


The Proper Mindset for Leash Training
The most important tip for starting a loose-leash walking journey with your puppy is to stay in the moment. Learn to connect to your...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 24, 20253 min read


How to Teach Your Puppy to Make Good Decisions
In this article, I will share several ways to teach your puppy to make good decisions. This is the opposite of constantly directing your...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 22, 20255 min read


6 Tips to Help You Raise a Cat and a Dog Together
Dogs and cats are not naturally inclined to fight one another; that idea is only a myth. Both animals can tolerate each other, and even...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Why You Should Never Repeat Commands to Your Puppy
When I see many new puppy owners start a puppy training program, I hear them doing this a lot to their puppies: Dixie, sit, Dixie, sit,...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 13, 20254 min read


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....

Dale Buchanan
Sep 13, 20246 min read


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...

Dale Buchanan
Aug 26, 20245 min read


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...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 12, 20244 min read


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...

Dale Buchanan
Jul 9, 20243 min read


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...

Dale Buchanan
Jun 27, 20243 min read


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...

Dale Buchanan
Apr 16, 20243 min read


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...

Dale Buchanan
Apr 8, 20243 min read


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...

Dale Buchanan
Feb 11, 20243 min read


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


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...

Dale Buchanan
Feb 4, 20242 min read


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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