Teaching Impulse Control to Puppies
Impulse control is an essential skill for puppies to develop but one that is commonly underemphasized during initial puppy training. The purpose of impulse control is to give your puppy time to think before he reacts (either positively or negatively) to what has triggered him, whether it be excitement, the smell of food, motion, or […]
How to Train a Puppy to Accept a Collar
Collars are one of the simplest and most fundamental tools you will use as a new dog owner. A collar can be used for several reasons: Identification, Leash Training, and General Control. The problem with collars is that some dogs do not like them. In fact, most dogs resist wearing a collar when they are […]
How to Teach a Puppy to Go to Their Bed on Command
Teaching your dog to go to its bed on demand can help reduce excitement in your household and teach your dog where it is safe to rest. A well trained go to your bed can be used as part of an overall calming routine, assist with establishing boundaries during times of distraction, or serve as […]
Training a Puppy to Be Comfortable in a Carrier
Early puppy training includes getting a puppy used to using a carrier. A carrier is very helpful in many ways when you are traveling with your dog, taking him to the veterinarian, or having him groomed. Puppies often do not like entering a carrier initially because they feel that being in one means they will […]
How to Teach a Puppy to Ring a Potty Bell
Teaching a new puppy to ring a potty bell can be an effective method for developing communication with your puppy throughout the house-training process. By using the bell as a sign that your puppy needs to go outside, you are teaching your puppy to communicate clearly through the ringing of a bell located at or […]
How to Train Multiple Puppies at the Same Time
Taking on the responsibility of raising a couple of puppies can be a great (albeit complicated) adventure. It requires structure, patience, and consistency in your training plan to help each puppy become a well-balanced, independent, and stable dog. Even if your puppies are siblings of the same litter, or you’ve adopted them at a young […]
How to Fix Inconsistent Puppy Training Progress
Many puppies experience inconsistencies in their training. One day, everything seems great, and your puppy appears to be responding perfectly. Then, the next day comes, and it seems as though they have “forgotten” everything they have learned. These ups and downs can cause great frustration for pet owners because they are often confused about why […]
Signs Your Puppy Is Learning Training Correctly
Training puppies requires patience, lots of repetition, and a lot of time to succeed. It can be tough for pet owners to see if their puppy is making progress when training a puppy. There are no defined lines for learning for any puppy. For instance, one day the puppy may do everything right, then the […]
What to Do If Your Puppy Refuses to Listen During Training
As a puppy parent, it can be extremely frustrating to spend your time and energy training your puppy, only to feel as though your puppy does not even hear you giving a command. One minute, you might think your puppy is responding exactly how you want; the next, your puppy acts as though it forgot […]
How to Train a Puppy Without Treats Effectively
A crucial part of owning a dog is training the puppy. As puppies learn how to act appropriately, they will gain more confidence and improve their ability to socialize with both humans and animals, as well as their physical environment. Using treats to train puppies is one method, but there are many ways that puppy […]