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A study from the National Library of Medicine shows that overweight dogs are more likely to engage in unwanted behaviors.  The survey...

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...

The most important tip for starting a loose-leash walking journey with your puppy is to stay in the moment. Learn to connect to your...

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,...

It is essential to select the right dog trainer. There are various options, including in-home private lessons, classes, or...

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 article, I will discuss the difference between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals (ESA). I'm getting this...

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...

Ever wondered if adding another dog to your family could bring more happiness and companionship into your home? In the latest episode of...

Many people contact me to train their puppies and only focus on potty training. They think that a puppy training program is potty...

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...

I've been getting a lot of phone calls and emails from people with very unrealistic expectations for their puppies. They want their puppy...