There are six standard puppy training commands: Heel, Come, Stay, Sit, Stand, and Down. With a new puppy it’s not that important where you begin their training. The important thing is to practice sometime everyday and to never be in a hurry to go to the next lesson. When you train your dog you do […]

On your puppy’s first day home give them a complete tour of your home on a loose leash. This is the pup’s first introduction to whatever limitations you want to put on their future access to your things like your furniture, golf clubs, books, the kids’ toy shelves, etc.
This is not the right time […]

Training your puppy or dog does not mean disciplining them harshly. If you go about it properly they will think it more fun than any game you have played with them. Some dogs are more obedient than others with a few failing to recognize the “I mean it” voice. Remain calm, firm and repeat […]

If your puppy is younger than 16 weeks old and is constantly nipping at things it’s perfectly normal behavior as young pups mouth a lot. They like to mouth when playing and they also mouth to communicate their needs.
If your puppy starts mouthing ask yourself these questions:
Are they hungry or thirsty?
Do they need to […]

Most animals born in a nesting environment instinctively go away from the nest to relieve themselves. They will naturally do this without having to be taught as soon as they are able.
Dogs are no exception to this and at about three weeks of age will begin to leave their sleeping area to urinate. The […]