Winter puppy potty training presents some unique challenges. To your puppy, but also to you. The weather is cold, the ground surface is slippery. All you both want to do is get indoors. But don’t despair! With just a few adjustments, you’ll find you sail through potty training your puppy just like you would in …
Crate Training At Night
Crate training at night feels like a very different process to doing so during the day. For a start, you want to be asleep while it happens! But as long as you lay the right groundwork during the day, you’ll soon find that everything clicks into place. Crate training at night starts on night three… …
My Puppy Hates Harness Wearing
Does your puppy hate harness wearing? Does he run away when he sees it? Does your puppy fight having their harness put on, and roll and twist once it is on? Here’s a simple strategy for teaching your dog to love his harness! Starting small and building up day by day, you can teach your …
Do’s and Don’ts of Puppy Potty Training
The do’s and don’ts of puppy potty training are all about planning ahead, staying on schedule and keeping your cool. It can seem overwhelming when you’ve not done it before, but actually this stage of puppyhood is pretty straightforward once you’ve got your head around it. So let’s start with a simple list. The top …
Puppy Potty Training Regression
Puppy potty training regression sucks, but it’s not usually as bad as you think. In fact, for the most part it’s just a sign that you’ve missed a step somewhere along the potty training process. And that can be fixed by looking at where you might have made an assumption, or pushed too far too …
How To Stop A Puppy Chewing His Bed
A puppy chewing his bed is just following his natural instincts. But, this behavior can be frustrating and expensive for us as owners. When you’ve spent good money, and time, picking the perfect cosy place for your pup to lay his head, it’s tough to see them destroy it. Fortunately there are some things you …
Are Puppy Pads Bad For Potty Training?
Are puppy pads bad for potty training, or are they the best way to house train your dog? There’s no straightforward answer, and it depends entirely upon your circumstances. Puppy pads are the best option for some puppy parents, but possibly better kept as a Plan B for others. Let’s find out which method would …
Potty Training A Puppy In An Apartment
Potty training a puppy in an apartment is totally achievable for many new dog owners. There are two main methods you can use: teaching them to toilet outside straight away, or using a designated toilet area inside. The former will involve a lot of legwork initially, but quicker results. The latter will involve less outings …
How To Stop A Puppy From Chewing On Wood Furniture
Working out how to stop a puppy from chewing on wood furniture can be very frustrating. Because some puppies find our chairs, tables and cupboards seriously appealing. Fortunately, there are ways that we can tackle this splintery problem. Often by using a combination of prevention, distraction and training. Why do puppies chew? Puppies love to …
Alternatives To Puppy Pads
There are a few alternatives to puppy pads that you might like to consider when your new dog arrives. The most popular options include paper, fabric, or dog potties with artificial or real grass. Or using a different method of house training that does not involve lining the floor. Indoor potty training There are two …