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Category Archives: puppy
Managing Puppy Biting
One of the most common concerns I address with new puppy families is biting! Puppies may look all cute and cuddly but sometimes they feel like little menaces with those super sharp puppy teeth! This can be especially trying if … Continue reading
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Tagged aggression, biting, chewing, dog training, kids, mouthing, puppy
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Settling in a New Puppy
Meet Story my new Australian Shepherd pup – she’s 8.5 weeks old and ready to move in with my crew and I. Every new puppy is different – I’ve had my share and there’s none that are the same even … Continue reading
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Tagged crate training, first days, New Puppy, settling in, socializing
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The First Thing I Teach A Dog
Whether it’s a puppy or an adult dog there’s one common thing that I teach them first. This is pretty much the most important foundation skill. And now that we’ve had all this build up: I teach them their name … Continue reading
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Tagged coming when called, dog training, focus, name, new dog, New Puppy, relationship
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New Puppy? How to Prepare
I’m getting a new puppy so I have puppy brain – and that means some pretty puppy centric posts coming your way! I have 7 weeks to go before she arrives and here’s what I’m doing to get ready. I … Continue reading
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Tagged classes, kennel, New Puppy, plan, prepare, socialization, training
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