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Puppy Start Right: Home Visits

During the pandemic, many people have opted for private consults over group puppy classes. The consults can be done in-home…
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Puppy Socialization goes Beyond Play

Puppy socialization is not just about playing with other puppies or being petted by humans. Practicing body handling, introducing novel…
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Puppy Socialization: Puppy’s First Vet Visit

Vet visits are stressful for many dogs. Being placed on strange surfaces and touched all over your body with strange…
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Puppy Platform Training

Training puppies? Consider incorporating a stationing platform into your training plan! A stationing platform provides many benefits. It not only…
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Teach Your Dog to Love a Muzzle: Part 2

Even if your dog is the sweetest dog in the world, there may be a situation where s/he needs to…
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Puppy Socialization During Covid-19: Drop-Off Classes

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in fostering and adopting pets has soared. However, with many dog parks closed and social…
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Get Puppies Off to a Great Start— From Anywhere

One of the most common questions that puppy parents ask is “What should I teach my puppy first?” Teaching a…
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Building Confidence with Uneven Surfaces

Puppies are always learning. Their first experiences with new stimuli shape how they will respond to those stimuli later on…
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Introducing Puppies to Novel Sounds, Surfaces, and Stimuli

Introducing puppies to new stimuli and different surfaces is essential to the development of a confident and well-adjusted adult dog.…
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Puppy Show and Tell

Puppy training is more than socialization and problem-solving; it’s about setting the foundation for a lifelong partnership between people and…
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Teach Your Dog to Back Up to a Target

Teaching a dog to back up is important for many dog sports, as it is a fundamental skill. However, did…
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Training Games: Fun with a Beach Bucket

With scorching heat in many parts of the U.S., many dogs may not be able to enjoy long walks or…
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