The use of punishment should be avoided. To apply positive reinforcement to your puppy training, first find out which rewards work best for your puppy. Some puppies might find something as simple as a piece of their normal kibble exciting enough to train with, while others might need something...
Use a Lot of Kindness When Training a PuppyDorsey Connors
Dec 3, 2024 | blog, puppy, resource, training Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs: Keep Your Dog Safe and Happy This Season The holiday season is a magical time filled with celebrations, but it can also bring unexpected challenges for dog parents. Between dazzling decorations, festive foods, and ex...
The ideal time to start the potty training is12 to 16 weeks. 8-week puppy is too small for potty training but you can start the training. Your 8-week puppy should be given a chance to go out every 20 minutes if you do not want to increase the chances of eliminating inside rather th...
To prevent the onset of bad habits, you can bring your puppy to a dog trainer, or a dog training school, so that they’ll learn some good habits. In addition to that, here are more reasons why your pup should attend a dog training school: ...
By 8 weeks of age, puppies should be fully weaned and completely transitioned to solid food. This is typically when most puppies are also ready to go to their new homes, so most new owners do not have to worry about the messy transition period during weaning. Having a puppy comfortable ea...
We believe every dog (and their owners) should benefit from socialization and training as part of their health and wellness. We’re inconvenientlocations, with classes nearly every day of the week, atconvenienttimes. To keep you from waiting too long, our core classes are “Start Anytime”,...
When is it Safe for a Puppy to Go Outside? What Are the Risks? If you areadopting a puppyfrom a breeder or shelter, they should be at least eight weeks old before they can come home with you. At this tender age, however, they are too young to be fully vaccinated. If they go ou...
This puppies, it should be corrected before they reach helps them associate love and affection with safe social adulthood. Here are some quick and effective tips to stop skills.your puppy from biting.No play as a punishment. __4__ So, if they start misbehaving, stop playing immediately. ...
So, should you spay or neuter your Labrador retriever puppy and, if so, when? It’s really a decision that you should make in consultation with your vet. Health, behavior, and other considerations need to be analyzed. I’ve trained many Labs over the years of all ages, many of...