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Begin Puppy Socialization as Soon as You Can
You just brought your puppy home. Congratulations! Begin puppy socialization as soon as you can so he has positive experiences so that...
May 15, 20213 min read
What is Puppy Socialization?
Puppy Socialization The term “socialization” has several definitions depending on whom you are taking to and what that person’s...
Apr 9, 20202 min read
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 4
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 4 This is Part 4 of the series Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety. It was written...
Apr 7, 20206 min read
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 1
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 1 This is Part 1 of the series Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety. It was written...
Apr 5, 20205 min read
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 3
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 3 This is Part 3 of the series Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety. It was written...
Apr 3, 20206 min read
Changing Your Puppy Dog’s Food
Changing Your Puppy Dog’s Food You’ve come to the right place! This article will give you some guidelines about changing your puppy dog’s...
Dec 23, 20193 min read
Dangerous People Food for Dogs
Dangerous People Food for Dogs This post is an excerpt from my book Doggie Dangers & Safety Tips In and around your home and yard. Please...
Dec 22, 20194 min read
Senior Citizens and Young Dogs
Senior Citizens and Young Dogs I just got a phone call from a man who I will call Rob. Rob’s father (Ben) is 82 years old and has a...
Aug 4, 20193 min read
Precursor to Puppy Socialization - One Hour in the Lives of My Dogs
One Hour in the Lives of My Dogs Before we get to puppy socialization, I want to illustrate one day – actually one hour in my and my...
May 20, 20193 min read
A Behavior Chain is a Psychology Term
What is a behavior chain? A behavior chain IS NOT A CHOKE CHAIN. A behavior chain is a series of behaviors that you (or your dog or...
Mar 10, 20193 min read
Halloween Dog Safety Tips
Halloween Dog Safety Tips Halloween is a lot of fun for people, especially children, but not that great for dogs. As humans, we know...
Oct 1, 20183 min read
Stop Puppy and Dog Chewing
How Can I Stop My Dog from Chewing? Okay, your dog chews. That really is normal behavior for him. The problem is that he chews the wrong...
Sep 2, 20182 min read
Phone Calls about Dog Training and Behavior
I get several phone calls from potential clients asking me various questions on numerous subjects regarding their dogs on dog training...
Apr 8, 20182 min read
Solving Dog Behavior Problems
What is a dog behavior problem? It’s the difference between what you want and what you get — from your dog. He’s probably just doing...
Aug 27, 20174 min read
Little Dog Training
Small or Little Dog Training Living with a little or small dog is different than living with a larger dog, so we designed our Little Dog...
Apr 14, 20172 min read
Your New Rescue Dog
Your New Rescue Dog Congratulations on adopting your new rescue dog! You are giving him the best home he has ever had whether he has come...
Oct 19, 20167 min read
Dogs and Children
Dogs and Children What can you as a parent do to help ensure that your children and your dog have a good relationship? Dogs and children...
Aug 16, 20167 min read
Puppy Manners
Puppy owners are concerned with present puppy behaviors: chewing, biting, and potty training. Trainers tend to focus on the future:...
Jan 3, 20163 min read
Defensive Dog Handling
Defensive Dog Handling I had been writing at my computer all day and decided to take a break and take my dogs for a walk. I went out my...
Nov 15, 20154 min read
Puppy Dog Potty Training
When you get your puppy or dog, the first thing on your mind is — “How do I potty train this dog or puppy? I’ve done everything right,...
Nov 1, 20153 min read