I Got A New Puppy When Should I Start Training Him?

People often ask me, "I just got a new puppy when shall I start working on his training?"  I quickly shoot back, "You should start working on puppy training the moment you bring home your new pup!" Whether you like it or not puppy training starts on day 1.  Your puppy is constantly learning new … [Read more...]

3 Basic Puppy Training Tips Every Owner Should Know

I love puppies!  There cute, adorable, cuddly, and of course who can't resist the famous puppy breath!  These things are all great, but once you get your new puppy home he will test your patience...seriously! I like to preach that people need to be consistent, persistent and patient when it … [Read more...]

A Well Trained Dog Is By Far A Happier Dog!

The good people at pet365 actually sent me this post on "Dog Training Statistics" many moons ago and unfortunately it's taken me this long to get a blog article together about their wonderful infographic.  One thing I definitely have to agree with is the first line: "A well trained dog is by far a … [Read more...]

Dublin’s Guide Dog Training Update

It's been over 4 months since I dropped off Dublin at guide dog college.  I still think about him and how he's doing just about every day.  I like posting some of his old puppy pictures to our Facebook page.  Every time I visit the Guide Dogs of America (GDA) campus I ask how he's doing and of … [Read more...]

My Puppy Hates His Collar!? What Do I Do?

Does your puppy hate collars?  If you just brought your puppy home or only had him for a few days I'm guessing your answer is a resounding YES!!!  In fact, people tell me all the time in a frantic mood..."My puppy hates his collar!?  What do I do?"  The answer is not that difficult: "just leave … [Read more...]

Puppy In Training TV – Ep 18 – Puppy Turn In Day

Make sure you bring a handkerchief for this episode of Puppy In Training TV because it's a real tear jerker.  It seems just like yesterday that we picked up a 7 week old puppy from the "D" litter that we named Dublin.  As a guide dog puppy raiser we work on basic dog obedience training, puppy … [Read more...]