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Fear is something that many dogs and puppies deal with regularly. Fear can develop for many reasons, but when it comes down to it, fear...

When your trainer explains what to do for training, sometimes it sounds a bit overwhelming. We start to think about how much time we have...

In today’s quick post, I want to briefly discuss the concept of cause and effect, something puppies love to take advantage of, and how it...

Puppy ears are so cute and floppy. Some are too big for puppies who still need to grow into them. Others are small, even into adulthood....

I have met a lot of dogs who don’t like their paws handled. This dislike of paw handling usually comes from one of two things, never...

Many puppies do not like bath time. I figured this out when I had to bathe two liters of puppies in one day; I think it was about...

In today’s quick read post, I wanted to give you some fun ideas for reinforcement. Sometimes it is hard to think of fun new ways to...

Have you ever called your puppy in from outside, and it runs up to you, about to follow you inside, then stops with its front paws on the...

Puppies are so curious; it is part of their development and is an important sign of a healthy puppy. This curiosity doesn’t mean all...

Puppies and teething. It is more destructive than when human babies go through teething. Many shoes, couches, kitchen tables, and even...

Barking is one of those behaviors that is either really helpful or downright annoying. However, it is an integral part of “being a dog.”...

When we get puppies home, it often seems like they are everywhere at once. It can be overwhelming, especially since we often want to...

If you just got a puppy or are thinking about getting one, you need to know about fear periods. How these crucial stages of puppy...

Food treats are a great training tool. However, many puppy owners are concerned that using food in training can cause overeating. This...

Have you ever heard the term “early stimulation” or “early neurological stimulation” in reference to puppies? This process is becoming...