Your puppy was doing so well.

They were responding to cues, walking reasonably well on leash, and settling when asked. You were starting to feel like you’d found your rhythm together, and then, somewhere around six or eight months, something shifted. The dog who knew their name suddenly acts like they’ve never heard it. The recall that worked at the park is nowhere to be found. They’re pushier, mouthier, more easily distracted, and harder to reach.

Most owners assume they’ve done something wro...

Helping Your Puppy Feel Safe in Our Busy Human World

When you hear the word socialization, what comes to mind? If you're like most people, you might picture a bunch of puppies playing in a park or romping through a class together. And while that can be part of it, true puppy socialization is a much more than just playtime.

Socialization is about introducing your puppy to the world in a way that builds confidence, not fear. It's one of the most important things you’ll do for your puppy, and it ...

Just like children, puppies are watching you and learning all the time, and if you don’t train them from an early age, you risk having a puppy that quickly turns into a very unruly dog.

It’s really no different than a parent who lets their child do whatever he or she wants, because kids will be kids. The parent might think their child’s delightful, but the rest of us don’t really want to be around that kid, because of the lacking manners and destructive behaviours.

Dogs that bark excessively, ...

We strongly believe in starting your puppy training early because it teaches you and your dog how to work together to navigate this human world in the best way possible. This will help you build confidence, strengthen your bond and develop your relationship together. But all puppy classes are not equal, and you need to know what to look for, and ask about, if you’re going to get the best training for you and your pup!

Register now for our Puppy Training Demo – it’s free!

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