One new challenge of all new puppy owners is the task of potty training their dog.  House breaking a dog takes consistency and being attentive to your puppy’s needs so that you can be sure to let him out as soon as he needs to relieve himself.  For those who work long hours, live in an apartment or a cold ...

When bringing a new puppy home and making him part of your family, socialization of the puppy is vital.  It is common knowledge that different breeds of dogs can react in different ways to strangers.a Some dogs will ignore people they don’t know entirely.  Some become aggressive, and others make a friend of everyone that they meet. Some puppies will immediately ...

The first few days or weeks after you bring your adorable puppy home can be pure bliss.  He is so sweet that you can’t imagine him ever doing something destructive.  However in no time at all, he will be off exploring his new world and most likely your puppy will be chewing things along the way.

Why Puppies Chew

When potty training puppy, it is important  to create a routine and stick to it.  One of the most effective ways to house break a dog is by utilizing the crate in the training process.  A dog won’t relieve himself where he sleeps, so until he is house broken, he either needs to be in his ...

Many people have a misconception of crate training puppies.  They see it as punitive and feel that they are locking the dog away.  However, crate training is one of the safest places for your new puppy and will drastically speed up his training.  Dogs have a natural instinct to place themselves in a den and a crate is the closest ...