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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This summer we will be getting an 8-week-old Lab puppy! I wanted to write about how I will prepare my adult dog Remy, a 5-year-old weimaraner, for the new arrival in advance.
If you’re wondering when to train a puppy for agility, well, you can start some of the training right away! I’ll get into some details on what is safe for a puppy and what isn’t.
I’m a dog trainer in a retail pet store, and this has its share of shenanigans! The stories and gossips are never-ending! Don’t believe me? Try having a beer with me! I’m a huge fan of dog training classes though, and this article is meant to help you learn what to expect from a group …
Today we’ll talk about how to bathe a puppy and how to get your puppy used to baths! It’s easy enough once you’ve figured out where and when to bathe him, which products to use and what to pay attention to. Of course the main objective is to clean your little guy from the poop …
Tug-of-war is a fun game that many dogs love because it mimics shaking their prey! They can play it with a human, other dogs, or even just themselves. However, there are a few instances in which dogs shouldn’t get to play tug, and I’ll point them out in this article. Pros of playing tug of …