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Puppy Schedules

Many puppies benefit from having a predictable routine as they adjust to their new homes. Management will be your best friend when it...

We're Living It! Managing A Household With A New Puppy And Established Adult Dogs

Bringing home a new puppy into a household with an already established adult dog can bring its own unique set of challenges, and requires...

"My puppy just won't listen when I tell them 'no!'"

As a dog trainer, I hear frustrations along these lines from almost every one of my new puppy clients when we're getting started with...

You Got A New Puppy! Now What?

Congratulations! Your new puppy comes home at the end of the week, but now what? Where will the puppy sleep? When should we take him out...

What Can My Puppy Do? Setting Realistic Expectations for your Puppy.

Having a new puppy home has to be one of the most exciting times in our lives but it can also be quite daunting. There are so many things...

Traveling Across the Country- with a PUPPY?!

When an event on the west coast tempts you to attend.. you plan a 4,000 mile road trip to go. And of course the best decision is to bring...

A Litterbox ... for My Puppy?

Did you recently bring a puppy home? Feeling overwhelmed with potty training? Don’t fret, we have a solution for you! Bringing a puppy...

Preventing Resource Guarding in Puppies

Raising a puppy can be a wonderful and rewarding experience but can also be daunting: what if we get it wrong? What if our puppy becomes...

Puppy Socialization 101

If you have ever had a puppy, are getting a puppy soon, or currently have a puppy, you’ve probably heard the term “socialization” many...