Checking in: A foundational puppy training task
There are a lot of training tasks on the to-do list after getting a puppy: housebreaking, coming when called, walking nicely on a leash and more. Before all of that, though, bonding with your new puppy should take priority. All of the other stuff will be so much...
Enjoy the ride: Building bonds with puppies
All of my puppies have now left for their new homes, with the exception of Bento Box, who will be staying here at Four on the Floor. I will begin “training” him, even though he is only 10 weeks old. I am using the word training loosely. While he will be learning...
Meet Jersey and Bambi: Two pups at Beacon Animal Rescue looking for forever homes
Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
Avoiding the ‘puppy blues’
Time has flown by, and just like that, two of my puppies have moved on to their new homes. Before sending them off, I prepare a list of what their families will need and how they spend their days here to help their new families adjust to life with a puppy. I also...
Handling nippy puppies and teaching them to settle
My puppies are 8 weeks old and have turned into land sharks. Puppy biting is one of the most common complaints I hear about raising a puppy. Most of the time, we humans give biting a lot of attention, because, quite frankly, it hurts. Yelling and saying no to the...
