Flat Collar vs Rear Clip Harness for Leash Training
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...
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Dec 13, 20231 min read
What is Clicker Training?
We get plenty of questions about clickers and clicker training from clients, so we want to address some common ones here. What is the...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Owning a New Puppy is a Lot of Work
One trend I saw in 2020 is that everyone is getting a puppy. People are home a lot more due to the COVID-19 pandemic and seek...
Dec 10, 20234 min read
How To Prevent Dog Behavior Problems
Every day, I get calls to help fix a dog's or puppy's behavior problems. All of them could have been prevented. The only exception to...
Dec 8, 20233 min read
Top 3 Dog Training Mistakes
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...
Dec 6, 20232 min read
6 Potty Training Tips
This potty training information is included in my books "The Complete Puppy Training Manual" and "Potty Training Your Puppy." Follow...
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Why Pee Pads Are a Bad Idea
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...
Nov 30, 20231 min read
The First 5 Things To Teach Your New Puppy
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...
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Why Puppies Get Hyper at Night
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...
Oct 31, 20233 min read
New Puppy Schedule
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...
Aug 1, 20235 min read
How Much Exercise Does Your Puppy Need?
Learn how much exercise your puppy needs. It may now be as much as you think.
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Three Leash Training Tips
Leash training your puppy is an essential part of obedience and discipline. Leash training will get your puppy out of the house to learn...
Jul 24, 20233 min read
How to Calm a Hyper Puppy
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...
Jul 23, 20232 min read
What is Behavior Modification?
Behavior Modification entails modifying a dog's behavior to increase or decrease wanted and unwanted behaviors. For Behavior Modification...
Jul 22, 20234 min read
It's Not the Puppies Fault
The goal of raising a puppy is to prevent unwanted behaviors from developing so that you can live harmoniously with your new puppy. Most...
Jul 21, 20233 min read
How to Stop Puppy Barking and Crying in Crate
It’s important to note that some barking or crying in the crate from your puppy is normal at the beginning. The acclimation period of...
Jul 19, 20236 min read
Why Are So Many Puppies Being Re-Homed?
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...
Jul 17, 20235 min read
How to Meet the Needs of Your Puppy
In this article, I will lay out a formula for you about the things you need to create a healthy, happy, and obedient puppy. These five...
Jul 15, 20232 min read
The Importance of Puppy Socialization
The critical period for socializing a puppy is between 4-16 weeks old. The breeder starts socializing them with various people, animals,...
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Why Your Dog Must Have Mental Stimulation
Pet ownership has come a long way in the last few years. Many owners are now prioritizing a healthy diet, holistic medicine, and regular...
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