Dog Puppy Behavior Training Help

Challenges of Raising Puppy Litter Mates

Anyone of the millions of dog owners knows . . .it’s easy to fall in love with puppies! How many of you went to “look” at a litter of puppies, only to arrive home with a new canine addition? These guys pull at our hearts! An even stronger heart tug is when only two puppies are left. Many people make split second decisions to adopt both puppies. People are thinking,”heck, it’s not much more...

Six Facts You Need to Know to Raise a Perfect Puppy

Fact #1: Forget about alpha and pack. A nine year old child, or a 85 year old grandparent in a wheelchair, can teach and control any dog by following a few, simple, kind rules. There is an excellent, simple way to teach your puppy, and it has nothing to do with alpha or dominance. As neat as it sounds, your family is not in some sort of mythical pack with your dog. You do not compete with your puppy...

Meet Your Dog’s Physical Needs for Balance – Commercial, BARF, Frozen & Organic Diet, Food Choices

Physical needs are related to the physical well-being of the dog. Routine vaccinations are one example of physical health requirements. Grooming and bathing, quality food and clean water are other obvious needs. Shelter from environmental extremes and refuge from everyday household commotion are important for the physical health of your puppy. The ability to move about, sufficient bathroom access,...

The critical period of socialization for puppies begins when the ear canals open at about 21 days of age. The period ends anytime from 12 to 16 weeks of age.

You have a very brief window of opportunity to socialize your puppy. During the last century, experiments and studies concerning genetics and the social development of dogs were prevalent. It is well documented that dogs that were deprived of social interactions with people and events during the sensitive or critical period of socialization were adversely affected. The critical period of socialization...

Switching Dog Foods May Cause Temporary Digestive Problems

Some nutritionists suggest that pet owners periodically switch between 2 or 3 different foods. This is recommended as a safeguard against unknown imbalances of nutrients that may occur when feeding the same product long term. When changing diets, replace a small portion of the old food with the new food on day 1.  Increase the percentage of new food by 10-20% each day to facilitate the change over...

Frozen Kong for Dogs and Puppies Provides Stimulation, Exercise, and can Aid in Crate Training

Frozen Kong® Sometimes the weather or my schedule prohibit outside adventures. Sometimes I’m too lazy or tired to exercise. I’ve found ways to entertain Bentley without walking or playing fetch. Here’s how you can exercise your dog when you are busy. Get a Kong®. Amazon has excellent prices on these famous Kong toys. You an get a large kong for under $8. Order two or three and keep them...

Chocolate & Other Harmful Foods for Dogs

Mary Jane and her brother, Mark Anthony are miniature dauschunds in Memphis Tn. There are some people foods that can be very harmful to dogs. These include chocolate, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, tea, coffee, and sugar free candy. The toxic ingredient in chocolate is theobromine, which is very similar to caffeine. Dogs that ingest as little as 50 milligrams of theobromine per pound of body weight...

Shy Puppy? Afraid of Leash or Collar? Tips and Suggestions

Some puppies are uncomfortable when exposed to new environments or equipment. If your puppy becomes excited or frightened, just name the item or event, and act as if all is well. If your puppy remains focused on the item or event, distract his or her attention from the scary thing. Instead of saying “It’s OK”, divert your pup’s attention with a treat or a toy. It’s normal for puppies to...

Puppies for Thinkers – $7.95 Start Off Right! House Training – Play biting – Socialization – Food Choices – Crate Training

The purpose of this 70 page booklet is to provide new puppy owners with accurate information about house training, dog food choices, socialization, play biting, and meeting basic needs. I know, you are thinking, “There is information everywhere, hundreds of books to choose from and experts are on every corner.” Exactly! Everyone is an expert. That’s the problem. Pet supply store clerks, your...