Reading Time: 4 minutes When preparing to introduce a puppy into the family, there are a million things for you to purchase, but do you know what you need and what is not necessary? We will be going through my top 5 puppy must-haves for those beginning stages of...
Learn why we teach wait and stay, and why you should too! Usually when working with pet parents most don’t know or see a difference between the two cues stay and wait. When utilized and practiced correctly and with different rules, you can utilize both for different...
If you have a new puppy resting at your feet, you have a very special opportunity. You can work toward preventing common dog behavioral problems before they even start. Believe me, it is much easier to prevent dog problems than to try to fix them. Puppies are like...
Your friends and veterinarian have probably told you the importance of puppy socialization. The reason dog experts promote early socialization is because a lack of good experiences in a puppy’s early development can lead to big problems such as aggression toward...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the dog training behaviors you want to teach your new dog? There are so many, how do you choose? Here are three of our favorite dog training behaviors that are great to start with to teach a dog manners. Watch Me or Look: Your...
Different types of walks and why they are important for development in your puppy/dog Types of Walks: Exercise Walks Mental Stimulation Walks aka Sniffaris One of the most common questions I am asked, as a dog trainer is “should I let my dog sniff on walks?” The...