Your puppy’s eating poop and you’re grossed out. Eww! How can that sweet pup who gives you kisses engage in such a disgusting habit? There are many reasons why dogs eat feces. Some are behavioral and others medical. As a dog trainer and behavior specialist, I’ve worked with many families whose canine companions ate feces. […]
How Long Does It Take To Potty Train A Puppy?
I sometimes think I write a blog about pee and poop. We get so many questions about potty training puppies it makes my head spin. Someone sent me this message a few days ago “I’ve had my 8 week old puppy for 4 days now and she’s still peeing and pooping in the house!? How […]
Pet Bloggers Journey II – The Adventure Continues
Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Ferris Bueller It’s that time of year. Time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. It’s time for the Pet Bloggers Journey! I just finished reading my Pet Bloggers Journey 2020 […]
New Puppy Checklist 2021 – I’m Getting A New Puppy, What Do I Need?
“I’m getting a new puppy, what do I need? Do you have a new puppy checklist?” –C.M. On January 7th, 2005, I asked those questions to the employee at the local pet store…wait a second, lets rewind… That morning I didn’t know it, but in the afternoon I’d be bringing home an adorable, little Aussie […]
What Should I Expect From My 8 Week Old Puppy?
Last week we brought home an adorable 8 week old puppy. It’s our first puppy since we lost our black Lab, Stetson a little over a year ago. This time we got a female Labrador puppy. Exciting times ahead! 🙂 This is not our first rodeo. In fact, we’ve raised dozens of puppies, mostly Labrador […]
What Commands Do You Teach A Service Dog?
Have you ever wondered or thought to ask: “Colby, what commands do you teach a service dog?” As guide dog puppy raisers we teach our puppies 9 basic obedience commands before they start their formal training. Adelle’s service dog training manual lists 30 commands! That’s right THREE – ZERO!!! We’ve been raising and training guide […]