Two Important Things to Add to Your Puppy’s Training

Two Important Things to Add to Your Puppy’s Training Positive-Only Training- 20 years or so ago when force-free training was new to the dog training world, positive-reinforcement-only trainers had to endure a lot of criticism about using treats for training. Positive...

What to Teach Your Puppy First

1. Socialization Puppy socialization is the process of gradually introducing your puppy to a variety of people, places and experiences early in life. Socialization is so critical because it can prevent a dog from developing behavioral problems later in life such as...

Can Your Dog Handle Being Left Alone?

Can Your Dog Handle Being Left Alone? Have you been working from home with the best co-worker in the world, your new dog? Have you given him any practice at “alone time?” Due to COVID-19, lifestyles have changed dramatically. New “pandemic puppies” and recently...

What Should I Feed my Dog?

I always say how about I tell you what not to buy and why. Buying dog food can be very overwhelming and confusing. The biggest question you need to ask yourself is, what can you afford? I know a Rolls Royce is a better ride, but I can’t afford one. The best food to...

How to Train the Pandemic Puppy

How can I safely and effectively socialize and train all the new puppies and rescues now, not when the pandemic lock down is over? I’m elated to hear people are adopting and emptying the shelters. New foster parents are helping. But, how can I teach without a...