Puppy games can help overcome fears
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...
Getting a puppy through fear periods
During the critical socialization period, which occurs during the first 14 weeks of a puppy’s life, every puppy goes through a fear period. This fear period occurs in most cases between eight and 11 weeks. A brave, happy puppy will suddenly, without warning or having...
Puppy playdates: How to safely socialize pups
When it comes to puppies, you have a very small window in which they need to be exposed to the world and learn about interactions with other dogs that are not their littermates. The critical socialization period in all puppies, regardless of breed, ends about week 14...
Stop the pull: Leash-walking tips for puppies
Starting leash-walking training with your puppy early will help you manage one of the biggest complaints I receive about walking: pulling. Training a puppy to walk nicely on a leash is like a puzzle where you can only add one piece at a time, so breaking down the...
