Six Facts You Need to Know to Raise a Perfect Puppy
Chronic Commissions: Software for building an online income empire /p Click Here! 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...
March 5th, 2011 by AT
When Can I Start Training My New Puppy?
Your puppy’s training starts the minute you bring that little furry critter home! At this age, your concerns will be house training, play biting and socialization. However, you can introduce a young pup to basic commands: look, here, and sit. Just make sure your expectations are realistic, and be kind. Puppies and dogs do not ever need to be spanked! Follow this link to see a video of Harry,...
December 18th, 2009 by AT
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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...
September 23rd, 2009 by AT
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...
May 9th, 2009 by AT
Puppies for Thinkers – FREE! Start Off Right! House Training – Play biting – Socialization – Food Choices – Crate Training
FREE – Join 21st Century Dog and Puppy Club – Click 21Dog Logo Below! Click the 21 Dog Logo and sign up to get our password to access this FREE booklet. Get this booklet for free by joining our club! The purpose of this 65 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...
May 7th, 2009 by AT











