When I teach a puppy to sit, I’m giving him an important tool to use with every human he meets. It doesn’t take long for that puppy to realize he’s learned something important because everyone he meets swoons and hands out treats when his butt hits the ground. That’s important, because sitting is first word [...]
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Building Courage: Ralph and the Perfect Storm
Sometimes a dog can become frightened of something he’s known his entire life. Take Ralph, an 18 month old beagle that developed a terror of grocery carts. Ralph had excelled in our Day Training Program as a youngster and knew the in’s and out’s of grocery carts at 14 weeks. It took a fateful combination [...]
Socialization: Formula for a Fearless Puppy
The Importance of Socializing Your Puppy Start Early – Go Everywhere There is a magic window that opens in every puppy’s life, when he is most confident and accepting of new experiences, dogs, people, places. The length of this sensitive period is short; usually within the first three months. This is the time to get [...]
