For
most new puppy owners there will be bumps along the road but these bumps will be small and you will be able to overcome them with patience and a good veterinarian.
Unfortunately for
many new puppy owners, it's easy to assume that there's no need to worry about training or behavior issues at such a young age.
She specializes in
helping new puppy owners and adoptive families get off on the right paw with their new friends: basic skills, manners and socialization.
We'll begin with the issue that most
new puppy owners need advice with the most in the first few weeks after bringing puppy home, house training the puppy!
I asked her for some tips for
new puppy owners who are overwhelmed with the task of making sure their pup learns the basics during their early learning period.
New puppy owners often make the mistake of endlessly worrying about finding the right accessories, puppy treats, or bed.
Many
new puppy owners find themselves worried or frustrated by their puppy's behavior, or just plain worn down by all that puppy energy.
Finally, a training class is a good place to meet and talk to
other new puppy owners and see how all puppies behave.
In fact, one
new puppy owner told me that they found dealing with a puppy more stressful than having a baby!
In some cases
new puppy owners think that this means their dog is unhealthy and should be given up or traded for another puppy.
That's
because new puppy owners are encouraged to socialize their puppy to get him used to new people, new smells and other dogs.
Puppies are being raised
by new puppy owners that don't know the proper way to guide and protect their puppies.
Sometimes new puppy owners are told by whoever they are adopting or purchasing a dog from that they should wait to socialize the puppy until all vaccines are finished.
Let's face it: puppies love to eat, and many
new puppy owners love giving treats to reward good behavior.
I encourage all
prospective new puppy owners to research the breed, what makes an ethical breeder, what health testing to look for, and to make their choice carefully.
Today's topic is one of the most common questions we get from
new puppy owners at our training facility — what's the point of puppy kindergarten?
It is designed to help
enable new puppy owners to raise a happy and healthy puppy without turning their lives upside down in the process!
From
brand new puppy owners beginning their journey all the way to experienced handlers who are looking to embark on new adventures with their dogs.
Puppy diseases and puppy safety are two areas where a lot
of new puppy owners can feel quite confused.
Yet,
new puppy owners often fail to realize that there's an even more important and urgent priority they should focus all their energy on.
Training a puppy not to pee or poop in your home is perhaps one of, if not, the highest priority concerns of
most new puppy owners.
While house - training is one of the most basic lessons we teach our dogs, tales of potty - training woes are among the most common complaints I get
from new puppy owners.
Here are the answers to the questions most
new puppy owners ask about how to housebreak a puppy using a crate: