Preference Test – Does Your Puppy Like Being Touched? Part 2
Welcome back to learning about how to test a puppy’s preference for physical contact. A couple of weeks ago, I discussed how I test the...
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Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Feb 65 min read
Preference Test – Does Your Puppy Like Being Touched? Part 1
Touching is not normal in the dog world. At least not like we humans do it. You will notice that puppies climb on each other and lay as...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jan 232 min read
Quick Read – How to Address Fear of Nail Clippers
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...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jan 93 min read
Puppy Socialization: The Importance of Not Interacting
Puppy Socialization is essential for a well-balanced puppy. But many times, there is so much happening when your puppy is young that their s
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Quick Read – What is the Appropriate Training Session length for Puppies?
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...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 28, 20235 min read
Fun with Pets: Games for Fearful Puppies
Last week I discussed what it takes to pass the Canine Good Citizenship Test. But you might have noticed I mentioned that it is not for...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 14, 20237 min read
The Training Lab: 101 Things to Target
In dog training school, I was introduced to this game: 101 things to do with a box. This game was used to teach dogs to participate in...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Oct 24, 20233 min read
Crazy Doorbell Day: Tips for Helping Bell Sensitive and Fearful Puppies on Halloween
The day is almost here when people approach your house in droves and ring the doorbell. This can be a nightmare for puppies and dogs...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Oct 10, 20233 min read
Preparing For a Puppy - Three Tips to Make Your Life Easier
So, what can we do to prepare for having a puppy in the house? There is a collection of things you will need to do, and some of them...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Puppy Health – Ear Care
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....
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 25, 20232 min read
Puppy Training: Playing with Paws
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...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 22, 20234 min read
Puppy Training Equipment Part 4: Targets and Mats
Last week I discussed crates and gates; this week, I want to finish out this series by discussing targets and mats. These are the...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Puppy Training: Introduction to the Bath
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...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 8, 20235 min read
Puppy Training Equipment Part 2: Collars and Harnesses
When it comes to training equipment, you will need some training gear. Today, I will be focusing on collars and harnesses. Collars and...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 1, 20233 min read
Puppy Training Equipment Part 1: The Three Criterion
This month’s series topic is all about training equipment for puppies. Training equipment is essential. The tools you use with your puppy...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Fear Periods: Tips for Getting Through Them
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...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jun 23, 20233 min read
Food Reinforcers and Health: Tips for Using Food in Training without Overfeeding
Food treats are a great training tool. However, many puppy owners are concerned that using food in training can cause overeating. This...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 8, 20228 min read
10 Answers to Your Puppy Raising Questions: Part 2
Last week I answered five out ten of the most common puppy raising questions I get from clients. This week I will answer the next five!
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 1, 20225 min read
10 Answers to Your Puppy Raising Questions: Part 1
Do you have questions about raising and training your puppy? Here you can find answers to some of the most common puppy training questions!
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Oct 18, 20217 min read
Puppy Socialization: Seven Tips For Successful Socialization
Socializing puppies is a must, but it is often misunderstood, leading to behavior problems that could have been avoided. In a recent post I
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