Milo came to me after being a food-trial beagle for the first 11 months of his life. At such trials, to ensure that the dogs only eat the food provided, they never go outside,  take a car trip, or get … Continue reading →

Submissive urination, as it’s called, is the canine version of politeness. The quick translation is: “You are more powerful than I am; I bow before you.” Prime times for this are when you or anyone else enters your home, when … Continue reading →

You have a puppy or one is coming soon. Congratulations! Now you want to make your home safe for your pup (and safe from your pup). Good thinking. Getting a puppy is very exciting however many people get worried about … Continue reading →

Such an exciting day – so much unknown, so much change for both of you! Unless your puppy has already had some crating and alone time (and way too few have) he’s in for a shock. He never has known … Continue reading →

From the first day you bring your new puppy into your home, you are either developing habits you want or encouraging ones you don’t. Whether you are aware of it or not, your puppy is learning. The good news is … Continue reading →

Any problem solving exercise begins with the question: Are all the basics in place? If we’re problem solving some issue with our car, we start with these questions: Is there gas in the tank? Enough oil? Are all the wires … Continue reading →

Every puppy goes through this process. With a few tricks of the trade in hand, you can use this event to lay the foundation for future wonderful walking and control around distractions. It isn’t a big deal – you see … Continue reading →

Mouthing is a playful behavior most pups indulge in, which involves their mouth on your flesh. It is generalized (meaning they mouth everyone equally), some breeds mouth more than others and the beginning of teething (around four months of age) … Continue reading →