How to train puppy

When you get a new puppy you first have to remember that it is very young, probably not more than two months old and so all its organs are very little still, including its bladder so you have to bear that in... keep reading →

Buttercup Bringing a new puppy home being part of your family. Training a new puppy is similar to bringing home a new baby. A puppy needs know the rules of his or her new home. The puppy needs to know who is... keep reading →

Very carefully and very patiently! There are so many areas to train them in it is amazing. Usually the most important for pet owners is the potty training and that just takes dedication and time. When you observe the dog beginning to potty in a place where you do not want them to, it is important to quickly react, give a firm but not hysterical "NO" and then deposit the dog (even in mid potty) to the place where he/she is supposed to do it. The theory of rubbing their nose in it after the fact is bogus. Nothing ever comes of that in my humble opinion. The potty training stage just is one that all puppy owners must wade through but if you take the time to do it and do it consistently and OFTEN, you can have a very well trained puppy before you know it.

Training a puppy to not chew would be another aspect that comes readily to mind at the forefront. Having many chew toys that are safe and accessible to your puppy will save you many headaches (and many objects that can be damaged in seconds by a puppy chewing). Again, the key is spending time and effort and making sure you know what the puppy is doing. If you cannot watch him/her closely, best to keep them crated while you are busy because their natural instinct is to chew (teething). Biting on people is also a way to massage their gums and giving them a firm "no" while encouraging them for instance with another word "kisses" (what I use) and then further praising them for actually licking or just stopping the biting is a great way to train them to cease and desist on your hands. Any part of a puppy training program though is just all about the patience and the continuing education if you will! They are not puppies forever but it takes time to train them the "right way".

Crates are the den for dogs this is a safe place , with sleeping quarters. Some may think of this as cruel while some say I wont have a dog that's not crate trained. Crate training allows people to... keep reading →

How to train a puppy                 This of course in not a controversial subject, and yet there are so many opinion that don’t agree how to train a puppy.  The first thing to keep in... keep reading →

The loyalty of these dogs is untouchable and the dignity of an adult Alaskan Malamute is overwhelming but these dogs take work!  Everyone falls in love with the fluffy little puppy but aren't prepared to... keep reading →

To be fair to all I must say I currently do not own a puppy or a dog....that comes from years of what you might say 'maintenance' requirements for a dog in the cold of Minnesota where I live at this time...(I... keep reading →

When training a puppy, persistence and positive reinforcement is key. Rewarding for good behavior instills the idea better than punishment for bad behavior. First off, for easy training, such as commands,... keep reading →

Bringing home a puppy is a big task, and is something that needs to be planned, and well thought out, long before actually bringing the new pet into your home! TRUST ME I have been breeding all different... keep reading →

The temperament and character of your puppy is actually developed in the first 16 weeks of their life.  In this timeframe, who they will become as adult dogs is determined.Puppy socialization actually refers... keep reading →