Every puppy is different, even within the same breed or the same litter. The main thing to keep in mind with training is you go at your puppy’s own pace. That pace will be different for each of us. So take this article for what it’s worth; these are just my opinions. I wanted to …
Let’s talk trick training today, and more specifically how to teach a dog to roll over! The roll over trick is a fun one that’s not overly difficult to teach, and most dogs will get it sooner or later. It’s a little easier for smaller dogs than it is for larger pups. While I’m typing …
I took my 5-year-old weimaraner on his first pheasant hunt this fall. He had never been hunting before (neither had I) and he’s had minimal hunting training. Yet, he did really well and we had so much fun! Here are some tips from one newbie and her dog to another.
My Lab puppy Rip is almost 5 months old at the time of this writing. He’s not very big yet. He’s about 30 pounds. He is a very good puppy with just the usual puppy issues like trying to chew rugs and jumping on us for attention. The potty training also seems to have finally …
Have you ever picked the wrong dog breed? I love my new Lab puppy, but I think it’s normal for people to have some “what have I done?” moments when they get a new pet. For example, when I got my weimaraner puppy 5 years ago, I was shocked by his energy even though I …
I wanted to share my experience on how to fly with a puppy in case it will help others considering the same. Last month I decided to fly from Bozeman to Minneapolis to pick up my new Lab puppy and then fly back with my puppy in the cabin with me. This was much easier …
This article is about our new Lab puppy’s first night home and the routine we’ve followed in our puppy’s first two weeks. I picked up puppy Rip on July 23 so we’ve had him about two weeks at the time of this writing.
Meet Rip, our 8-week-old yellow Lab puppy! I have such big goals for the little guy, but for now I will try to just enjoy the puppy stage! We are in the thick of potty training and kennel training (and learning not to squeal when you want something! haha). So far Rip is a confident …
It’s early in the morning. Your dog needs to go to the bathroom. You open the back door and he dashes out to the fenced yard. You head to the kitchen to put on the coffee. Simple, right? Not so much if you live in rattlesnake territory. For many dogs and their owners, a simple …
This article is focused on how to choose a dog breeder but adopting a dog is also a good choice. I want you to do what is right for YOU and not what anyone else says you should do. You should get the dog or puppy you want. I will say, it’s overwhelming searching for …
I thought I’d share our 4th of July routine in case it will help give you some ideas for your own dog or someone you know (please share this article).