I love a schedule. I also like routines and time blocking. That’s just me. And so do a lot of other people judging by how many requests I get for potty training schedules and timetables! But here’s the thing. Most puppy potty training schedules are very prone to error. No matter how well they are …
New Puppy Sleep Problems (And Solutions)
Like many baby mammals, puppies sleep a lot. In the first week of life sleep occupies almost all of a puppy’s time, interrupted only by nursing. But as they start to grow and develop, your puppy’s sleep patterns change. I find that a lot of puppy parents worry about sleep. Especially if their puppy’s sleep …
Why Puppy Socialization Matters
Puppy socialization matters. And it might be more important than you think, not just for your dog, but for you too. It has the potential to have a major impact on you and your dog’s future happiness and safety. My views, on puppy socialization have shifted back and forth a bit over the years. Sometimes, …
Is It Safe To Take My Puppy Out Yet?
I’m going to answer this question, but because it is still sometimes a debated topic, I need to explain the rationale behind my answer. So I hope you will bear with me for a few moments. If you take your puppy out and about in public, they will almost certainly be exposed to more germs …
Why Puppy Zones Matter (And How To Create Yours)
So often, when people tell me they are having problems with a new puppy, it’s because they do not have a clearly defined puppy zone. What is a puppy zone? A puppy zone is a room or large space in your house that your puppy is restricted to for the majority of the day. It …
Our Favorite Puppy Names!
The Dogsnet team have put their heads together to bring you this unique collection of their favorite puppy names. It includes the names of our own dogs of course! (And a few of Pippa’s sheep and rabbits may have crept in to join the fun…) Either way we hope you find them helpful! Add yours …
Different Ways To Feed A Puppy – And My Recommendations
There is a lot of scary information out there, regarding animal feed and nutrition. You can read about dog food recalls and the dangers of a processed commercial diet one day, and then read about the dangers of raw food the next. And it’s fair to say that there’s a certain amount of propaganda designed …
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When Puppy Biting Gets Too Much: A Five Step Plan
I want to talk a bit about biting today because biting puppies can test your patience to the limits, and because it’s one of those aspects of puppy behavior that can come as a big shock. New puppy parents are often initially lulled into a false sense of security on the biting front when they …