Our puppy Flynn Rider was at steps training for 8 weeks. Brad, Skylar and McKenna did a great job with him. We are very happy that we took him there for training. They are very professional and knowledgeable and exceeded our expectations. ...
But learning how to potty train a puppy has its ups and down. Especially when it can mean a lot of accidents on the floor… or the furniture… or on your lap. Potty training your puppy can be really frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be! The litters I’ve taken care of for ...
We hope you’ve found these puppy potty training tips helpful, and we wish you the best of luck as you begin this exciting journey with your new furry companion. For more training tips, check out our guide onhow to customize training based on your dog’s breed....
When training a puppy the “chase me” game is especially fun. As they’re heading back to you verbally praise them and try to coax them into chasing you. You know your dog best, use the higher value rewards when working with new distractions or from a further distance. Any toys that ...
Puppy crate training doesn’t happen overnight, that's why you should have an appropriate place to keep your puppy until she’s willing to remain alone in the crate. Organize a corner of your home for the time when you’re not around to watch over your puppy. A perfect place to do ...
Potty Training Puppies and any new dog to the household will need to be potty trained. Dog potty training will vary with every dog but by learning the correct way to do it will save a lot of time and sleepless nights. Crate or no crate? How much freedom can I give my puppy? How of...
We have a 15 week old mini dachshund puppy that we’ve had for about three weeks now. Potty training is coming along SO well when we are home! She sleeps from 10pm – 4:30am with no accidents and wakes us up at 4:30am when she has to go. She is already showing signs of ...
Don’t think of this as a punishment — it’s simply a chance for your puppy to calm down. Training can resume when your pup feels a little more relaxed. Step 5: Discourage Herding Instincts Some breeds of dog, such as collies or Shetland sheepdogs, have strong herding instincts, which...
Join host Michele as she discusses five easy steps to teach a puppy to stop biting on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we discuss how to teach a puppy to learn that biting is not allowed through re-direction, games and training.