So far, we’ve talked about potty training, confinement, your homecoming at the end of the day, and feeding. Isn’t all that enough? Look at this cute little puppy. Surely he’ll grow up to be a well behaved dog if we’re nice to him, won’t he? Miracles happen, I agree. Unless you teach (train) your puppy to behave the way you want him to, it will take a miracle to have [...] Read more »
What to Do When Puppy’s Family Comes Home
Bozo has been home alone all day. The family returns either together or one at a time and Bozo goes bananas. He barks, jumps up, and launches himself at the gate of his confinement area. “Wait! Please wait.” As difficult as it is not to meet his energy with your own high-pitched greeting, especially if there are kids involved, PLEASE DON”T. Right now, today, on your very first homecoming, let’s [...] Read more »
Your Pup’s Safe Place… The Crate Part 2
Back in the post “He’s Here. The Early Days”, I suggested getting half a dozen or so stuffable chewtoys*. These are specific purpose toys. With these you will develop Bozo Pup’s acceptable object-chewing habit. Chewing is a natural behaviour for puppies. You will want to indulge that behaviour and enable him to form acceptable chewing habits. Squeaky toys, stuffed toys and balls are other use toys. Stuffed chewtoys are always to [...] Read more »
Puppies Pee. Puppies Poop. Where Do They Pee & Poop?
Not surprising at all, really. What goes in must come out. The problem arises when they eliminate in YOUR house, on YOUR rug and other inappropriate places. This is where YOU come in. It is absolutely 100% up to you to manage where your pup’s toilet is and to see that he uses it. One accident in the house, while only a tiny puddle or pile, is BAD NEWS. It [...] Read more »