Five Reasons Your Dog is Barking Non-Stop
Excessive noise can pose a problem. Knowing this, most dog owners are sensitive to how long their dogs have been barking. After all,...
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Sep 136 min read
How to Raise The Perfect Puppy
In this article, I discuss seven things about raising the perfect puppy. Follow these seven principles, and you will have great results....
Jul 183 min read
How to Reduce Dog Barking in the House
In this episode of Puppy Talk, host Dale Buchanan delves into the intricacies of managing and reducing inappropriate barking in puppies...
Jul 124 min read
How to Settle a New Dog into Your Home
Whether you're the proud parent of an older rescue or a new puppy, the first few days with your new dog are undeniably exciting. But, if...
Jul 93 min read
5 Essential Tips For Bringing A New Puppy Home
The prospect of a new four-legged family member can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Getting your house and yard ready before...
Jun 273 min read
The Realities and Rewards of First-Time Puppy Ownership
Raising a puppy for the first time is an adventure filled with both challenges and rewards. In this episode of Puppy Talk, Dale Buchanan...
Jun 172 min read
Don't Leave Me: Separation Anxiety and Dogs
For some dog lovers, leaving their pooch alone without them for extended periods of time can be stressful for everyone involved. Dogs who...
Apr 83 min read
5 Noise-Free Dog Toys for Growing Puppies
Puppies need to play. It's part of their nature. They wake up every day packed with energy and need to find outlets to burn up that...
Mar 252 min read
5 Things Dog Trainers Never Do
Dog trainers never repeat vocal commands. Dog trainers know that repeating commands only confuses a dog. Repeating commands also program...
Mar 94 min read
Child Safety Around Dogs
There have been two children who died from dog attacks in the past week in North Alabama. I provided dog safety content with two stories...
Feb 54 min read
Is Your New Puppy Stressing You Out?
I am getting calls and emails from many new puppy owners frustrated with the new puppies they have had for only a few weeks. Most of...
Feb 42 min read
Four Vital Things You Need to Know Before You Get a Puppy
Puppies are cute, and you may imagine they are simple bundles of fun and easy to raise. Most pups leave their natural families at about...
Feb 23 min read
How to Socialize a Timid Puppy
A shy dog can be a challenge, but time and patience can make a world of difference. Socialization is the process of introducing your...
Jan 292 min read
Correct It, Redirect It
Dog owners often use words like off, stop, or no when they want the dog to stop behavior such as jumping, barking, or playing on...
Jan 272 min read
How to Build Confidence in Your Puppy
Over the past year, I have seen too many puppies lacking confidence and self-esteem. They are shy, withdrawn, and fearful of experiencing...
Jan 233 min read
Be Patient With Your Puppy
There are two ways that we can be more patient with our puppy. The first is when teaching them a novel command. An example would be this:...
Jan 173 min read
Indoor Mental Stimulation Ideas for Your Puppy
One of the most common issues that I see throughout the course of training dogs is that they do not receive the proper amount, if any, of...
Jan 172 min read
Why Your Dog Does Not Listen to You
I get calls from many dog owners saying their dogs will not listen to them. After evaluating the situation, I realize that many dog...
Jan 52 min read
How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on Guests
I frequently get called to help fix dogs jumping on guests arriving at their homes. This is a big problem, especially if your dog is big...
Jan 32 min read
Why Socialization is Important for New Puppies
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic started several years ago, there has been a massive increase in the number of new puppies being purchased and...
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