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 Unfortunately, although outdated and erroneous ideas abound, some vital facts regarding the development of your puppy are...
Congratulations on your new puppy! There’s no feeling quite like bringing that little bundle of cuteness home on the first day. Have you had a puppy before? You probably don’t remember it being like this your first time around. And what about all the conflicting...
For those of you familiar with my training or who follow my articles, you know that I dedicate a lot of time to socialization and emphasize how critical it is for puppies and young dogs. Over the last 18 years, the number of fearful and reactive dogs that I have seen...
