My younger sister works in a vet clinic. They had someone (and I use that term very loosely) bring in a 16 week old puppy who was vomiting and would not eat. After examination, the doctor felt that there were “items” in the abdomen, so suspected that he ingested something that he shouldn’t have, andContinue reading “Do Not Get A Puppy If …”
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Simple Exercises in Self Control for Puppies
A dog with self control is an easy dog to live with. A dog with self control doesn’t steal your belongings, doesn’t bark or whine for attention, doesn’t become a demanding mess and doesn’t require 24/7 supervision. However, puppies do not come fully programmed with self control. Of course some puppies are hardwired with moreContinue reading “Simple Exercises in Self Control for Puppies”
Puppy Equipment Help
We all need to teach our puppies to accept leashes, collars, jackets, harnesses and other items that we may have to incorporate into their daily routine. Often time people struggle with these because the puppy’s focus is on the equipment, fixating on it, and worrying about it. It can make leash training, collar introduction etc.Continue reading “Puppy Equipment Help”
Things To Occupy Your Puppy
Borrowed this from a breeder, and love it! For drivey puppies who like to tug, this can satisfy urges without involving your hands. Should be played only under supervision (considering the hanging rope), but if you’re working in the same room, an awesome idea for a few minutes of fun for your puppy (or adultContinue reading “Things To Occupy Your Puppy”
Do You Act Like A Toy To Your Puppy?
A big reason why children get nipped and bit by their puppies is because their movements and mannerisms can look and act very similar to a toy, a game or another puppy. What do I mean by that? Dangling hands and feet, fast moving appendages, squeeking, squeeling, running, basically all the things young children doContinue reading “Do You Act Like A Toy To Your Puppy?”
Puppy Play
How we play with puppies can either set us up for success or set us up for failure in all aspects of puppy raising. Often times it’s a certain type of play with puppies that teaches them biting, jumping, scratching and over the top “crazy” behaviour is ok. Certain types of play teaches our puppiesContinue reading “Puppy Play”
Should You Get A Puppy?
With the significantly large number of people who have purchased puppies over the past few months, we felt it important to put together some free tips to help those who might be struggling. We will be posting some quick videos over the next little while In regards to the more common “puppy problems” that familiesContinue reading “Should You Get A Puppy?”
Keep Your Puppies Safe
There is a time in a young puppy’s life where the most important thing in the world is to follow their new owners around. It’s cute, it’s wonderful to think that these creatures are so bonded to us immediately … but it’s also a short phase for most pups, and can be deceiving. Witnessing anContinue reading “Keep Your Puppies Safe”
Top 3 Things To Teach Your New Puppy
And no, the first two are not obedience … There are many important things to teach your new puppy, including obedience training and the very obvious house training, however the three top things that we think are most important are possibly things that you might not have thought of, but are common sense, and easyContinue reading “Top 3 Things To Teach Your New Puppy”
What are puppies made of?
What are puppies made of? Cuteness, fluff, fun, love and cuddles … but puppies are also made of other ingredients as they age. And what are some of the other ingredients, you ask? Needle sharp teeth, attitude, energy, independence, curiosity, an obsession to chew, intelligence, drive, demands, and the list goes on. What puppies areContinue reading “What are puppies made of?”
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