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 …
When Your Puppy Is Not Interested In Food: Training Tips And Solutions
Puppies are like people when it comes to appetite. Some can take it or leave it. Others are always hungry. Puppies that don’t want training treats Some puppies will fall on every morsel of food that falls from your hand as though they have been starved for a month. Others will turn their noses up …
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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 …
How To Stop A Puppy From Chasing the Cat
Working out how to stop a puppy from chasing the cat is a common training priority for new puppy parents. Puppies can be encouraged to ‘lose interest’ in a cat by controlling how they are introduced, and rewarding them for alternative behaviors. In this article, dog trainer Liz London explains how to achieve that, step …
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 …
Westie Vs Yorkie – Which Terrier Comes Out On Top?
It’s no easy job choosing between a Westie vs Yorkie dog. The West Highland White Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier are both small breeds with bags of character. However, they do have some different needs, which may make them better suited to different kinds of households. Let’s find out which one is the better match …
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 …