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Food is a powerful motivator and reward and (in our opinion!) a vital part of the puppy training process! Sure, it can be a little annoying to always need to have their food on you ready to use, and …

We often encourage owners to have their puppy on leash inside the home (while monitored) to more easily be able to redirect your puppy, guide them when you need to, and keep them out of trouble.

But, …

When it comes to crating your puppy during the day — is there a “right” spot? Should they be in the living room with you? In your bedroom or another room? Should you cover them like you may do at nig…

It’s your puppy’s usual “poop time”, but they don’t go during their potty break. What should you do?! Give them extra time? Let them have their free time as normal? Put them back in their crate?

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It’s possibly one of the most disgusting parts of puppyhood, and actually a LOT more common than new puppy owners may think: many puppies eat their poop! 💩

Ewww, we know — and then they try to lick yo…

Making sure you’re taking care of your puppy’s basic needs is of course top priority for new pup parents! So when it comes to water — what should you do? Leave a bowl down 24/7 to make sure they aren…

Place is probably the most useful command we teach puppies — why?? It’s essentially teaching your puppy how to be “CALM ON COMMAND”.

How do we do this? By teaching a pup to enjoy going on their Place…

Using food and wearing a treat pouch is essential (at least we think so!!) when you’ve got a brand new puppy at home. Why? Gives you leverage, lets you grab their focus when you need it, and turns ev…

Playpen vs Crate — do you need one if you already use the other? When and how do you use each effectively? Is one better than the other?

There’s benefits to both playpen and crate — but, as always, it…

Puppies typically don’t want to soil where they sleep, which is one of the reasons using a crate for potty training is such a huge help! But, for those pups who don’t mind it so much, getting them NO…

Of course you WANT your friends to meet your new puppy. But should you actually do it?? Yes?! Maybe? Maybe not? No?!?

Well, it depends on a few factors including how your pup is, how your friends are,…

We want our puppies to be comfortable in their crate, especially when we need to leave the house. But what should you do if your pup whines non-stop in there the second they’re alone?

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When our brand new puppies are crying, whining or may seem nervous, it can feel completely instinctual to want to comfort them with a snuggle, rubs and soothing voice.

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Overnight and early morning potty breaks aren’t the most fun thing, but they are a very normal part of early puppyhood.

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We never hide it — we are HUGE fans of using the crate with new puppies! There are so many positives to it - when it is introduced and used correctly. But if you have a puppy who doesn’t like it so m…

Having your puppy on a solid schedule can make life easier and more predictable for the both of you in those early puppy months! But what happens when your puppy starts waking up earlier than normal?…

If you just welcomed a new puppy home and already have another dog at home, you’ve probably had visions of them playing and snuggling together and being BFFs. However….it doesn’t ALWAYS get off to a …

You’ve got a new puppy — now when should you introduce the leash to them? How should you do it? What does a walk with a brand new puppy look like? Do you even walk a brand new puppy?

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One of the most common puppyhood issues that new puppy parents seem to be the most surprised by (and the least prepared for) — is all the BITING!

And rightfully so — it HURTS!!! What is normal puppy b…

The playpen can be a great tool to give your young pup a little more room to stretch and play while keeping them safe. But not all puppies like it! 

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