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 many...

How we train our puppies can have long-term effects on their mental well-being and behavior! Unfortunately, I mistakenly trusted some “experts” who guided me in making training decisions and using training tools that almost ruined my relationship with my puppy. Let’s dive into why it happened to me and why it often happens to other...

There’s a common misconception that dogs who chase, run across thresholds, or seemingly can’t control themselves around food are being defiant or trying to be the “alpha” of your home. But that’s not really the case. What you’re seeing in those situations is impulse, rather than a personality trait. Dogs have strong impulses by nature,...

A counter surfing dog can be extremely frustrating and dangerous. And while there are some things you can do to reduce counter surfing and keep your dog off the counter, we have to talk about the unfortunate reality of this behavior. Prevention is the #1 way to stop counter surfing. But more on that later!...

If you’ve seen any of our other posts or videos about socializing dogs, you’ve probably heard us say that it’s best to socialize your dog as young as possible, with the most important window of puppy socialization being from 16 to 24 weeks of age. Does that mean that it’s not important or possible to...

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...

One minute, your dog is minding their own business and feeling perfectly content and the next, they’re bolting across the yard like a rocket. Or, they’re walking by your side on their leash, and the next, they’re pulling you with all their might in the opposite direction. For tons of pup parents out there, this...

Do the words we use in dog training matter? In this episode, we break down why the distinction of “cue” vs “command” matters and how it can benefit your dog’s behavior! But, first a quick story about plants. I’ve always enjoyed house plants but just recently that enjoyment has turned into almost an obsession. I...

One of the benefits of having a fenced yard is to be able to let your dog out to do their business, play, and get some fresh air, off-leash. But it can be really frustrating if your dog growls, barks, snarls, or jumps at the dog on the other side of the fence. This type...

We’ve never found the saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” to be true. No matter your dog’s age, trick training is a great way to build your communication with each other, show off, and improve your relationship. No matter your dog’s age, you can teach them how to crawl by following the...