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Three Tip For Early Puppy Socialization
Puppy socialization is the most important thing to teach your puppy from ages 8 to 16 weeks. Some experts say from 4 to 12 weeks. The breeder will usually start socializing the puppy from 4-8 weeks by exposing it to a variety of different people, animals, sights, and sounds. And then when the owner takes the puppy at eight weeks, they continue until 12 weeks or even 16 weeks. When we start socializing our puppy, we need to consider vaccinations. Your veterinarian will provide
Dale Buchanan
2 hours ago4 min read
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The Difference Between Dog Obedience Training and Behavior Modification
A lot of people get these two confused. They don't even know there's a difference at all, and they don't know that there's many different...
Dale Buchanan
7 days ago5 min read
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Five Reasons to Keep Your Dog on a Leash
When you're out and about, you may see other dog owners with off-leash dogs. Sometimes, they keep in pace with their owners, heeling with...
Dale Buchanan
Oct 52 min read
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How to Control Unwanted Puppy Behaviors
Puppy behavior modification entails modifying the puppy’s behavior to decrease unwanted behaviors. Unlike obedience training, which...
Dale Buchanan
Jul 193 min read
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The Power of Group Dog Training
Let’s talk about the power of group training for your puppy or dog. This is not a class where you will learn foundational skills like...
Dale Buchanan
Jun 153 min read
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Can an Older Dog Be Housebroken?
Housebreaking is one of those things that new puppy owners dread the most. However, not everyone acquires a dog when they are just a...
Dale Buchanan
Jun 143 min read
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Why is Your Dog So Clingy?
Dog owners typically accept that their canines will have more needs and require more daily interaction than more independent, hands-off...
Dale Buchanan
May 194 min read
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Top Gun Dog Training Wins The 2025 Best Dog Trainer Award in Huntsville, AL.
HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 -- Exclusively known in Huntsville, AL. area for his puppy training and dog behavior...
Dale Buchanan
May 132 min read
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Preventing Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Your Puppy
I've trained a lot of puppies recently who have had fear, anxiety, and stress at eight or 10 or 12 weeks old, and I've also worked with a...
Dale Buchanan
Apr 207 min read
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