When your puppy won’t stop biting, it’s hard to enjoy anything. Those sharp teeth leave marks all over your hands, and there are times when you probably regret bringing a dog home. I know what it’s like when every time…
Leash training a puppy takes time and a lot of patience. While some dogs accept the collar right away, others just hate it. You just want the puppy to stop pulling so you can have a normal walk. Going outside…
Most puppies can walk up stairs by three months, but their weight and the fact that their bones are still forming decide when it is actually safe. The big question is whether those young joints can take all that weight…
Many new owners rush out and buy expensive, fancy toys before they even pick up their puppy. But as a son of a breeder, I can tell you that buying expensive things before four months is just a waste of…
Puppies can drive you crazy in a lot of ways, and barking is usually the worst. When it gets really bad, you can’t even think straight. Growing up with Sarplaninacs, I’ve seen simple tricks stop the puppy from barking without…
A nice coat means nothing if the puppy doesn’t have healthy skin underneath. Watching them scratch shows how a little itch can lead to a real infection. Dry skin isn’t just a small thing, it’s a sign that a dog…
Raising a well-balanced dog starts with how you get him used to new things. Socialization isn’t just about playtime. It is about teaching a puppy to stay calm around new people and places so he doesn’t grow up scared or…
A puppy won’t tell you when he is sick, and when he stops eating or starts whining, the problem has usually been there for days. I will show you how to check the dog from head to tail. You need…
Using treats is a great way to start, but food shouldn’t be the only reason a puppy pays attention to you. In our kennel, we use rewards to show the dogs what we want, but we don’t want them to…
Coming home to a chewed-up couch or ruined shoes is a nightmare. You buy a lot of toys, yet a puppy ignores them and goes straight for furniture or your favorite book. This isn’t just a bad habit, it usually…