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- May 15, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Apr 9, 2020
- 2 min
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 7, 2020
- 6 min
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 5, 2020
- 5 min
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 3, 2020
- 6 min
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...
- Dec 23, 2019
- 3 min
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 22, 2019
- 4 min
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...
- Aug 4, 2019
- 3 min
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...
- May 20, 2019
- 3 min
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...
- Mar 10, 2019
- 3 min
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...
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
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...
- Sep 2, 2018
- 2 min
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...
- Apr 8, 2018
- 2 min
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...
- Aug 27, 2017
- 4 min
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...
- Apr 14, 2017
- 2 min
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...
- Oct 19, 2016
- 7 min
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...
- Aug 16, 2016
- 7 min
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...
- Jan 3, 2016
- 3 min
Puppy Manners
Puppy owners are concerned with present puppy behaviors: chewing, biting, and potty training. Trainers tend to focus on the future:...
- Nov 15, 2015
- 4 min
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 1, 2015
- 3 min
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,...