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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 They are shy, withdrawn, and fearful of experiencing...

Owning a pet is a big responsibility. If you're a first-time dog owner, you should know a few things to ensure your puppy has a happy and...

There are two ways that we can be more patient with our puppy. The first is when teaching them a novel command. An example would be this:...

Taking your puppy outside to go potty in bad weather is essential to help build the puppy's confidence. Many people think if it's too hot...

Teaching your puppy the place command is one of the seven basic commands in our puppy training program. It’s an essential tool for any...

As the scorching summer warmth settles in, it will become vital for puppy proprietors to take more measures to ensure the well-being and...

Engaging the world from a moving vehicle is often an experience that humans love, but our four-legged companions may not share the same...

One of the most common issues that I see throughout the course of training dogs is that they do not receive the proper amount, if any, of...

I get calls from many dog owners saying their dogs will not listen to them. After evaluating the situation, I realize that many dog...

Getting a new puppy does not automatically make it an ESA (Emotional Support Animal), even with a Therapy Pet Certification. Dogs have to...

If you want a well-behaved pooch, these dog training mistakes could foil your plans. Learned behaviors are difficult to unlearn, so...

I want to talk about how to use the puppy's name in training. This is different than teaching the puppy its name. Teaching them their...

I frequently get called to help fix dogs jumping on guests arriving at their homes. This is a big problem, especially if your dog is big...

Since the COVID-19 Pandemic started several years ago, there has been a massive increase in the number of new puppies being purchased and...

I get many people contacting me who have two puppies from the same breeder, from the same litter, and they want puppy training for them...

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...

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