Do you have a young dog in a multiple-dog family? Last week, a question came up in my puppy group about going on walks. Their pup displays very different behaviour depending on whether he goes out with the other dogs or he goes on his own. It is common for people to...
There are so many things to teach a young puppy. It can be hard to know where to start. Parents usually focus on obedience behaviours like SIT or LEAVE IT because they are handy skills. IF you have loads of time, you can get going on a bunch of different behaviours,...
To help emphasize the importance of the first weeks at home, I used to tell new parents that their little puppy was like a blank slate. Those first days were the perfect opportunity to set up great habits from scratch. My goal was to get parents started right away on...
One of my favourite parts of being a trainer is going to meet a new client with a brand new puppy. Helping parents get off to a great start at the very beginning of their life together not only feels good for me – parent frustration is reduced and good habits...
The Puppy Rollercoaster The first weeks with a new puppy can be an emotionally-charged rollercoaster. There are periods of joy and pride as you bask in the sublime cuteness of your puppy frolicking about, or when they manage to go to the bathroom in the right spot....
… that no one tells you. Thanks to modern media, there is fast access to information on just about anything related to your puppy and their care. Unfortunately, although outdated and erroneous ideas abound, some vital facts regarding the development of your puppy are...
