Your Puppy’s First Walk On Leash
Are you ready to take your puppy for his or her first walk? A puppy's first walk should ideally be done in a calm environment and should be a fun...
How do I teach my puppy to use the stairs?
Getting your puppy acclimated to the stairs in your home is not great just for their mental development, but it can also keep them safe! Why is my puppy afraid...
How should my dog behave around food?
It is very important to spend time teaching your dog how they should act around food. A dog that will constantly lunge at any food dropped is not just rude,...
Avoid This Mistake When You Socialize Your Puppy!
If you wait too long to socialize your puppy you can ruin their life! Your puppy has something called a Critical Socialization Window that closes around 16 weeks. If you...
How to Make Dog Training Fun!
We love incorporating training and playtime together, it's our favorite way to make dog training fun! Not only does this challenge your dog mentally, but also gives them physical activity!...
Should I Crate Train My Puppy
Kenneling/Crate Training Your Puppy I will save you the suspense. We are 100% in favor of kenneling all puppies when they are unattended. A puppy generally does not have enough...
Teaching a Puppy Pushups
This video will teach you all about Puppy Pushups, which give mental stimulation to both puppies and adult dogs alike! Puppy Pushups are simply teaching a dog how to sit...
How to Socialize Your Puppy
What is Proper Socialization Are you looking to learn how to socialize your dog? Socializing a puppy properly will be the best thing you can do for their life! Socializing...
House Breaking and Nipping
As the proud owner of a new puppy you are probably dealing with two very common “issues” that are typical of young dogs. Cute little puppies can easily test your...
Item Discernment
Tissues, socks, shoes…the list goes on! Dogs love to get a hold of these items but they’re not always the safest items to turn into toys and we don’t want...
Hide and Seek
Hide and seek is a great game to play with your pup. Not only is it fun for both of you, but it is great exercise and gives your pup...
Daily Walks
If you have been reading these training articles, you have assuredly seen a theme of exercising with your pup. After all, nothing says ‘responsible dog owner’ as much as going...
Proofing Dog Obedience, it’s not just for baking!
Have you heard of proofing dog obedience training commands? Anyone out there that has baked bread has heard of proofing your dough. It is the final step of allowing the...
Beyond the Food Bowl
On a scale of 1-10, how excited does your dog get when it comes to feeding time? 11? That sounds about right. You pull the lid off of the food...
Choosing a Training Methodology
Choosing a method of dog training is extremely important. If you chose a method compatible with your worldview you are more likely to follow through and put in a lot...
Teach a Dog to Heel
What is Teaching a Dog to Heel? To teach a dog to heel you first must know exactly what you want the dog to do. When heeling the dog should...
