If your puppy won't settle and seems to have two speeds, full sprint or flat out asleep, with nothing calm in between, you're not doing anything wrong. Most puppies genuinely don't know how to settle yet. Settling is a skill. Just like sit or come. And like most...
Puppy training
Welcome to the world of puppy training — the cute, the messy and everything in between. Read posts from puppy trainers, puppy owners, and maybe even puppies themselves.
Puppy socialization: what your puppy actually needs
The goal of good socialization is a puppy who can notice something new: a person, a dog, a loud truck, and carry on without much reaction either way.
Puppy separation anxiety or just normal adjustment?
Are you worried that your new puppy has separation anxiety? Nearly every new puppy owner goes through a stretch of worrying about this. You leave the room for two minutes and come back to frantic barking. Or you head out for a walk without your puppy and it sounds...
Why is my puppy biting so much?
If your arms and ankles currently look like you've been in a fight with a very small, very determined shark, you're deep in one of the most universal parts of raising a puppy. Almost every new owner goes through a stretch where the biting feels constant, and almost...
Why puppy skills matter so much for agility later
When people picture agility, they usually imagine jumps, tunnels, weaves, contacts, and fast sequences. But agility starts long before any of that. In fact, some of the most important agility training happens when your dog is still a puppy, and it has nothing to do...
Why your dog doesn’t listen — and how to fix it
In this blog, we’ll explain how to get to the root of the problem, how your daily routine plays a role, and how to become the most exciting and rewarding part of your dog’s world.
Puppy barking: why puppies bark and how to handle it
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting – until that adorable furball starts sounding like an alarm clock with fur at all hours. If you’re a new dog owner, puppy barking can be baffling and frustrating. Take heart: barking is a normal way for puppies to communicate, and...
What to consider when raising and training a Cane Corso
The Cane Corso has become an increasingly popular choice for dog lovers across the United States. Known for their strength, loyalty, and protective nature, these dogs are more than just impressive physical specimens. Their gentle and affectionate side, especially...
Ouch! A puppy owner’s guide to stop puppy biting
Bringing a new puppy into your home is exciting! But there’s a catch – those tiny, sharp teeth. Before you know it, your pup is biting your hands, socks, and furniture. Don’t panic – this is a completely normal behavior. Understanding why your puppy bites and how to...
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