The best time to start pottytraining is when your puppyis 12-16 weeks old. By this age, they have enough control over their bladder and bowel movements to learn where to go potty. Dogs thrive on routine, so establish a consistent schedule for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks. This wi...
the puppy's nose and walk a few steps forward. He likely will follow the scent of the treat. Praise him and give him the treat. Continue this exercise for about 10 to 15 minutes and give a slight tug on the loose leash if he refuses to walk forward; immediately release the pressure....
come... on-leash. Performing a few boring exercises on-leash doesn't stop behavior problems. Lots of dogs "ace" an obedience class. But as soon as they get home and the leash comes off, they go right back to misbehaving. In
Finally, try not to nickname your dog or use multiple names. Although they will eventually learn to respond to multiple names, you are again watering down the effectiveness of having just one and can confuse your puppy. Colby Morita, a trainer of puppy’s for guide dogs of America, has an...
Let’s look at each one in turn, before we move on to some solutions. You’ll find it easier to teach a puppy not to bite if you understand the triggers that set the biting off, and understand how to manage your own puppy’s individual behavior. ...
Clara on a walk in September 2021 This is about an incident in October 2021 that I wrote about at the time but never published here. I’ve been walking Clara every day in my neighborhood now since April [2021]. Now, recall that as a feral puppy she was introduced to the presence of...
Puppy Ping PongI absolutely LOVE playing puppy ping pong. It's fun for the whole family, it helps teach the dog to respond to everyone (not just one person), and it builds up the speed of your dog's recall. You need a minimum of two people to play, but you can play with as ...
Having your arm pulled out of its socket during walks is no fun. Even if your puppy stays small forever, all dogs need to know leash manners. The traditional meaning of the word heel is to have the dog walk close to your left side, but you can pick the side that feels most comfortab...
puppy will, and when he does, he will feel the tension on his collar or harness. You can teach him that the instant he feels the leash go taut, he can earn a treat by moving into it. Two popular ways to teach this with the most minimal pressure are from Michele Pouliot (on-dem...
It can be so frustrating when you are taking your dog for a walk, but need to battle with them every few minutes because they are barking or lunging at other dogs. It can also be perplexing if your dog is well-socialized and has few problems with other dogs when off-leash. If the ...