Question: What should I teach my puppy first? Over 10 years ago I asked myself this question before I brought home my first puppy, Linus. The only real experience I had raising/training a puppy at that point was working with my roommates two puppies, Stinky (Doberman Pinscher mix) and Pepper (Australian Shepherd mix). I had seen what I liked […]
The 6 Essential Tools I Use When Training My Puppy
I started clicker training Archer from day 1. He’s the first puppy in training I’m exclusively using clicker training for teaching new behaviors. Over the years we’ve used many different tools for training our puppies, but clicker training is a little different as it requires a few more pieces to the puzzle. Fortunately, these pieces […]
Why Does My Puppy Bite My Older Dog’s Face? [How To Play Bitey Face]
Do you notice your puppy biting your older dog’s face, cheek, scruff, and neck while making growly noises, showing teeth and in general making the most menacing looks and sounds a dog can muster? Do your ever watch this situation and wonder why does my puppy bite my oder dog’s face? To the untrained eye it sometimes […]
How Much Does A Labrador Retriever Puppy Cost?
How much does a puppy cost? I asked this question 12 years ago before bringing home my first puppy, Linus from the Carson Animal Shelter. The simple, but not very accurate answer at that time was $37. Linus’ adoption fee was $37 and that included his first set of vaccinations, microchipping, and a couple of dog […]
My Puppy Pees A Lot…Is It Normal? [A Puppy Potty Schedule]
Lately I’ve been getting a lot of puppy pee pee poo poo questions here on the blog. Of course pee and poop go hand in hand with potty training, crate training, and puppies in general so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by all the poop I’m hearing. QUICK RECOMMENDATION: We highly recommend crate training your puppy. We […]
What Should Your Puppy Know At 4 Months Of Age?
So, exactly what should your puppy know at 4 months of age? As a guide dog puppy raiser we bring home our puppies at around 7-8 weeks old. I’ve been raising these guide/service pups since 2006 and over that time I’ve noticed something magical seems to happen when a puppy is around 4 months old. […]