When you have a reactive dog and are trying to make things better, it can sometime be hard to know if it’s working or not. Our emotions tend to take over when our dog reacts. If there’s one thing we’re bad at when we’re upset, it’s being objective. This is where keeping a log can …
Getting a puppy is a big deal. There’s a lot of preparation involved. You have to puppy-proof the entire house, buy a bunch of stuff, and learn how those tiny fluffy things work. But what happens when you actually go and get the fluff ball? Many things are going to happen, but one thing you …
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Puppies bite. They do so often and for so many different reasons. Puppy biting is probably the symptom with the most possible underlying cause. It comes to little surprise, then, that it is also the topic most people have questions about. In this guide, we’ll go over every single reason a puppy can put its …
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Having guests over with a dog that has behavioral issues can be quite challenging and even seem downright impossible at times. You may very well be far better off having the event elsewhere and leaving your pup at home or with a sitter, but that’s not always possible. Let’s go over all the different things …
Learning to be okay when you leave the house, or even just the room, is one of the fundamental things to teach your puppy as early as possible. In some cases, you might need to do this with an adult dog you just adopted or after a big event like moving. In this post, we’ll …
Having a crate at your disposal can be an effective management tool for a whole lot of behavioral issues and goals, and it should be taught to all dogs regardless of your need for it. It does, however, need to be introduced into your dog’s life properly. In this article, we’ll go over everything you …
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Probably the number one question we get asked in puppy classes, getting your dog house-trained is a simple, but fairly demanding process. Whether your dog is an adult, a puppy, you’re trying to get them clean on pee-pads, or outside, you’ll find everything you need to get it done here. Potty training explained in two …
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Barking is an annoying, but natural behavior Dogs bark. That’s a fact of life. Some dogs bark for very serious and concerning reasons, others not so much. For humans, barking can mean: All of which suck. But to fix the human problems related to barking, you have to look at why your puppy is exhibiting …
Your dog starts redecorating as soon as you step outside the door? Can’t get into a meeting without first apologizing for your dog’s upcoming shenanigans? Have to pause your show every five minutes to deal with your dog barking at you? There’s a good chance your dog is bored. Here all you need to know! …
If you feel like your dog is bored despite a hefty amount of walking or other physical activity, odds are it needs to use its brain more! Adding mental stimulation is often better than adding 15 minutes to your 1 hour walk! In here, you’ll find many ways to get your dog to work out …
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