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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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