It’s a joyful, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming experience to get a dog. It’s understandable to have some fear and anxiety about the unknowns of raising them the right way. You want to give your new puppy the best life possible and you want to make sure they are healthy and happy. There are so many...

Treats are part of every dog’s life, but how many treats per day can your dog have?! 54% of dogs are either overweight or obese. And unfortunately, treats are often a big culprit of this problem! So, let’s break down how many treats your dog can safely consume AND more importantly, how you can find...

Have you ever seen a toddler after they’ve missed their nap? Rather than being so tired that they calmly fall asleep the moment they lay down, they unlock a hyper, cranky, and/or defiant side of themselves that you wouldn’t otherwise see. Puppies can be the same way when they're overtired! It’s easy to assume the...

Puppies are still learning to control their most natural impulses. It makes them especially prone to biting, chewing, and tugging on their leash because it is the main thing stopping them from answering their natural urges to let loose and run free. The impulse to pull a leash is very common among puppies, as well...

Often the first thing new pup parents search for is puppy potty training tips (no one wants to clean pee from their carpet constantly). And you can find LOADS of information and tips about potty training, but there is one essential tip you can’t skip out on… It is setting a schedule and timers and...

One of the most common questions in our private online community is, “how long does it take to train a puppy”. Often, that wonder is accompanied by the realization that training a puppy can be a lot of hard work. Naturally, we want our puppies to learn quickly. BUT, that’s not always the case. While...

I still remember the first time I turned to my wife and asked, when do puppies calm down?! 😩 We had just come home from a long outing at the park and our pup was still bouncing off the walls, wanting to play, demand barking, chewing at our shoelaces, the whole ordeal. We were both...

Do you regret getting a puppy (or an older dog)? Let me tell you first, you are NOT alone! Raising a puppy (or any age dog) is challenging, sometimes frustrating, and can put a toll on your mental health. It's a lot of work! When you start feeling puppy regret or even hatred toward your...

There is only one time when you shouldn’t be training your puppy… When he or she is asleep! 💤 And while that may seem far-fetched or unrealistic, let me explain why this mindset will vastly improve your puppy’s behavior! Let’s get to it ⬇️ LISTEN TO EPISODE Want to hear more podcasts like this? Please click...

If it seems like your puppy is growing bigger literally by the day, your mind may not be playing tricks on you. During a puppy’s first few months of life they are constantly growing and changing. And they need a lot of food to support that growth. But exactly how many times a day a...