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Everybody who owns a dog wants it to have the best life possible. When we speak of a balanced dog, we also refer to a happy dog. If dogs...

When I posted the article New Puppy Schedule last week, I got a few replies from people asking me if their puppies really do need 16-18...

Is there even such a thing as a perfect dog walk?  Yes, there certainly is, but unfortunately, most dog owners will never experience it...

Dog Trainer Laura Donaldson provides this information on puppy relaxation from our podcast episode recorded on February 24, 2021. TEN...

One of the most common discussions I have with clients is about leash training equipment. The dog stores will tell you that you must get...

We get plenty of questions about clickers and clicker training from clients, so we want to address some common ones here. What is the...

When I get hired to train a puppy, I usually see owners make mistakes that prevent the dog from learning correctly. Here is my list of...

I get tons of emails and phone calls from people desperate for someone to help teach their dog to get potty trained to go outside. It is...

Nothing is worse than a new puppy that bites too hard, pees all over the house, chews everything in the house, and never comes when...

I get much feedback from the owners of young puppies that I train about their dogs being so hyper at night from 6-10pm. There are many...

Getting a new puppy is very exciting and also a lot of hard work. Maintaining and adjusting the puppy's schedule so they become a...

Learn how much exercise your puppy needs. It may now be as much as you think.

Leash training your puppy is an essential part of obedience and discipline. Leash training will get your puppy out of the house to learn...

In the years that I've been training puppies and been to so many homes to see hyper puppies, I've never been asked once to make a puppy...

Why are so many puppies being re-homed? This is a great question; I've been thinking about this for a while. I've had a lot of clients of...

Pet ownership has come a long way in the last few years. Many owners are now prioritizing a healthy diet, holistic medicine, and regular...

I hear many puppy owners using the word no for puppy training, I have other methods to use instead, and I will teach you those in this...

In this article, I discuss the top three reasons why your puppy's behavior is not improving. This article is also Puppy Talk Podcast...

Can You Take Your Puppy Outside Before it is Fully Vaccinated?  This is a great question that was a comment on one of my YouTube videos. ...

Training a new puppy is never easy; it takes a lot of time and effort. Positive Reinforcement Training uses a rewards-based system that...