How do I stop my dog from pawing at me on the couch? I’ve started to teach my puppy the command “go to your bed” using treats.
Puppies
How do you keep your dog calm when greeting people? Do you let “overly enthusiastic” people greet your dog while training?
“Is he trained yet?” Why I don’t compare my puppy to others. Puppies learn at their own pace, and some are more difficult to train than others.
How to teach a dog the word off to stop them from jumping or pawing at you. Start with ignoring the unwanted behavior and reward good behavior with treats.
This one “graduated” from puppy class last week. I think his instructor was being generous! 🙂 All the puppies in the class passed the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy program, which is designed to encourage puppy owners to begin training early on. It’s a good foundation. The puppies have to do things like sit on command (using food is OK), accept a friendly …
Why I didn’t want a puppy – puppies have a lot of energy and puppies need a lot of training. Adopting an older dog is often easier for these reasons.
Should I let my puppy sit on me? Is this behavior too demanding? Is my puppy too insecure? Or is it a nice way to bond with my puppy?
Should you get pet insurance for your puppy? I decided to sign my puppy up for pet insurance for peace of mind.
How far can I walk my puppy at 8 weeks? 12 weeks? 4 months? 20 minutes should be safe for most puppies.
How long does it take to potty train a puppy? It takes 2 or more weeks to potty train a puppy but it depends on consistency in training.