by Heidi Clayton | Jul 16, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets
Of any obedience-related commands that I teach my dogs, the single most important one is a reliable recall. Teaching a puppy to come to you when called can absolutely save their lives should they escape or get away from you, so I train this more than I train anything...
by Heidi Clayton | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets
I received a few emails regarding my article last week about managing a puppy in a multi-dog household. It makes me happy to see that people are reading the very valuable Shore Local, and I am happy to help dogs, so I thought I would expand on a few things regarding...
by Heidi Clayton | Jul 2, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Editorial, Pets
My puppy Bento Box has turned five months old, is in the throes of teething, and has lost his cute card with the other dogs in the house. Bringing a puppy into a multi-dog or one-dog household is going to require management. It is absolutely normal for the older dog...
by Heidi Clayton | Jun 25, 2026 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Pets, South Jersey
Puppies do what works for them in the moment, with little thought other than to seek instant gratification for their needs or pleasure. Things like jumping, pulling on a leash, and barging out of doorways are all a result of a lack of impulse control. For example,...
by Heidi Clayton | Jun 18, 2026 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
One of the most beneficial things you can do for your puppy is to give them the skills they most need to live in today’s world. Teaching your puppy to recover quickly from excitement, stress, fear, or worry is more valuable, in my opinion, than teaching them the...
