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Your puppy must learn its name as soon as you bring them home. This should be one of the first things you teach them, along with potty...

One thing to remember about young puppies is that they have small bladders, small colons, and a speedy metabolism. They also have no...

In this article, I will share several ways to teach your puppy to make good decisions. This is the opposite of constantly directing your...

There is no debating that an Australian Shepherd is a wonderful, adorable, loyal dogs, however they aren't for everyone. Just like for...

Dogs and cats are not naturally inclined to fight one another; that idea is only a myth. Both animals can tolerate each other, and even...

When I see many new puppy owners start a puppy training program, I hear them doing this a lot to their puppies: Dixie, sit, Dixie, sit,...

Excessive noise can pose a problem. Knowing this, most dog owners are sensitive to how long their dogs have been barking. After all,...

In this article, I discuss seven things about raising the perfect puppy. Follow these seven principles, and you will have great results....

In this episode of Puppy Talk, host Dale Buchanan delves into the intricacies of managing and reducing inappropriate barking in puppies...

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...

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...

Raising a puppy for the first time is an adventure filled with both challenges and rewards. In this episode of Puppy Talk, Dale Buchanan...

For some dog lovers, leaving their pooch alone without them for extended periods of time can be stressful for everyone involved. Dogs who...

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...

Dog trainers never repeat vocal commands. Dog trainers know that repeating commands only confuses a dog. Repeating commands also program...

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...

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...

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...

A shy dog can be a challenge, but time and patience can make a world of difference. Socialization is the process of introducing your...

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...