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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

What's more exciting than adding a puppy to your family? Bringing home a new pup is as good as it gets.  Amid the excitement, you'll have...

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...

Over the past year, I have seen too many puppies lacking confidence and self-esteem. They are shy, withdrawn, and fearful of experiencing...