Do you know what happens in a good puppy class? Many people think puppy class is all about playtime and teaching a bit of basic obedience. Positive puppy interactions are part of puppy class. But these must be carefully orchestrated and supervised so all pups are...
Helping your pup learn to travel comfortably in the car should be part of their socialization. Car travel can be challenging for young pups because inner ear development can cause nausea and motion sickness. Although most puppies grow out of this, the association can...
As your pup matures, sleeps less and becomes more adventurous, they may start to fuss in the pen. The days of sleeping for hours are ending, and their tolerance for being restricted can diminish. There are four things to keep in mind to help your pup enjoy their pen...
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...
