The most frequently asked question from new puppy owners is how to stop nipping. I’m sharing some suggestions to stop nipping that I’ve used when they bite me. First, I instigate the behavior when I’m holding them, have them in a playpen, or sitting with them, so I have complete control. I lightly tap their […]
Nap Time
Nap Time Winston has always been a napper on and off during the day. He’s never been a morning dog; he’ll go out to potty when we get up at 5 am, then head right for his bed in the den to resume sleeping. After breakfast and a little morning playtime, he’s content to rest […]
Back to School Time
It’s Back to School Time for the Doodles I did a brief search on the internet for some of the larger cities in Virginia to verify that these classes were indeed possible. You can modify some of the activities to be fun backyard games as well, and I’ve included some highly recommended books to help […]
Common Training Mistakes
Common Training Mistakes Giving the puppy too much freedom too soon. We keep Jack in the room with us at all times. If he’s “potted” in the last few minutes, he is allowed to rip and race around THAT room for about 20 minutes, increasing the amount of time with each week. Then he goes in […]
Common Training Mistakes
Common Training Mistakes You don’t train your dog often enough I was so very guilty of this with Winston. Once he’d “learned” his manners, I stopped the training. Now that we’re working with a professional trainer, and she pointed out that the constant training keeps Winston interested and earning a reward is fun for him, […]
Retractable Leashes
Retractable Leashes I’ve spent a little bit of time reading the pros and cons of retractable leashes, and to be honest, I found very little to offer regarding the pros. Yes, they give your dog more freedom to roam, but at what price? Most of the stories’ focus was horrid recounts of skin burns, hand […]
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