We are so attached to our beloved canine companions, sharing everything from ice cream cones to our pillows it can be hard to remember that they aren’t just tiny humans. However, watch them welcome each other nose to rear at the dog park or keep busy digging a 4-foot hole in your flower bed. You’ll … Continued
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Dogs are intelligent, social creatures and training provides them the tools to lead safe, happy, and enriched lives and deepen bonds with their humans and other animals. No two dogs are identical, so their training instruction should be tailored based on health, age, personality, breed, lifestyle, and specific tasks. Training Methods We are constantly learning … Continued
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Housetraining, also known as potty training, is a long but achievable undertaking that should be your number one priority after adopting a puppy. It’s easier to teach a dog when it’s younger, and it helps your house stay that much cleaner.
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One major concern during this unprecedented time is properly socializing your dog. Canines need to be good citizens in the world we (normally) live. New owners must realize that once released from the confines of home, our pets need to function confidently and thrive in a populated environment.
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One of the most unwelcome surprises of puppy ownership is the pain those tiny little chompers, all 28 of them, can inflict on a hand or foot. Mouthing/teething is an integral part of growing up for pups; they investigate their world with their mouths and use those teeth for playing and chewing.
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Puppies are a lot like human children – the amount of time, expense, and emotion you will invest during the first year of ownership is astounding and what you put in is what you will get out of your relationship with your new companion.
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