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 …
Raising A Puppy When You Work Full Time
Raising a puppy when you work full time can be done. But you’ll need a structured day, and some help. Potty training, socialization and avoiding separation anxiety, will be three of your top priorities as a working puppy parent. Don’t forget to pop your email in the box below if you’d like to receive our …
European German Shepherd Dog
A European German Shepherd Dog is still the same breed as any other GSD. But, German Shepherds in Europe belong to a different breed registry to American GSDs. Each registry has its own breed standard. The ideals which underpin the standards have been interpreted differently by breeders as well. Which means people are left wondering …
When Can I Walk My Puppy Off Leash?
When can I walk my puppy off leash? At 8 – 12 weeks old, when your puppy is like velcro, let them off leash as much as possible. Go back and forth, be unpredictable, and make the rewards when they return to you enormous. It’s always okay to go off leash in areas that are …
Impulse Control For Dogs
It’s common to see lack of impulse control in dogs and small children. We all know an adult or two that suffers from it from time to time, too! It is lack of impulse control that makes dogs rush headfirst into danger. Uncontrolled dogs bowl people over in their enthusiasm to say hello, barge through …
Labrador Training Tips
Dog training can be great fun, but it can also be tough. And bigger, bouncier breeds like the Lab can make things even trickier. That’s why it pays to remember these amazing Labrador training tips! We are really keen to help as people train their dogs as we can, so we have set up a …
My Dog Wakes Up Too Early!
My dog wakes up too early…. It’s a common puppy parent problem, but fortunately one that we can often resolve with planning, time and training. There are a few ways to deal with it, and we will start with the one I have found to be most effective. My Dog Wakes Up Too Early Let’s …
Golden Retriever Training Tips: 11 Great Ideas To Help You Train Your Dog
Training should be a great adventure for you and your dog. But sometimes the challenges can be hard to overcome! Golden Retrievers are renowned for their wonderful temperaments! But they are still big, strong dogs, and when young, they can be very boisterous. Let’s make training fun! I really want to help you beat those …
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How To Teach A Puppy Their Name
Before we answer this question: “How do I teach my puppy their name?” there’s another question we need to answer first. The big question is, not how, but what! What do you want the puppy to do when you say their name? Because we can’t train any cue, signal, or word, until we know what …