So you brought home a new puppy, now what? The first week with a new puppy can be overwhelming for both of you. There is so much to teach your new pup, it can be hard to know where to start. As a professional trainer, I have new puppies entering my training camp every month. […]
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Through my years of dog training, I have repeatedly seen some common mistakes that affect the progress the owners can make with their dog. I have compiled a list of the 8 most common mistakes, what they are, and how to avoid them. Hopefully this list can help you avoid these mistakes when training your
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Over the last several years, my focus as a dog trainer shifted from teaching group lessons and working through behavioral problems to exclusively offering puppy raising programs. I take puppies into my home straight from the breeder at 8 weeks old and give them a head start on all things puppy related before they go
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The key to house training is prevention, prevention, prevention!!! Puppies require constant supervision in the early stages of housetraining. If you are unable to supervise your puppy, then he needs to be in a crate. You may need to use baby gates or a leash to keep your pup in the same room as you
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Fetch is a wonderful game to play with your dog because it provides both mental and physical exercise! It teaches valuable skills and is great for practicing obedience commands like “bring” and “drop it.” While some dogs have a lot of natural retrieving instinct and pick up on the game effortlessly, some require a little
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