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Category: Puppy Power

September 26, 2022

Enrichment for Dogs – Part Two: Training Games and Interactive Food Toys

In our previous post, Enrichment for Dogs – Part One: Helping Canines Live in Our Human World, we looked at dogs as social animals, as hunters and scavengers by nature, as problem-solvers, but also as unique individuals, with their…

June 11, 2022

Helping Families Safely Raise Dogs and Children Together

There are many common myths about raising kids and dogs together. Perhaps you’ve heard one or more of the following: Bringing home a baby blanket will teach the dog to like the baby. The dog should love the child…

March 25, 2022

Your New Puppy – Building on the Basics (Part Two)

Welcome back! In the most recent post in this Your New Puppy series, we started building on the basic concepts you and your puppy have been learning together so far. We looked at how some planning, strategic management and…

March 10, 2022

Your New Puppy – Building on the Basics (Part One)

As you and Your New Puppy continue your lifelong training journey together, you can use the foundation you’ve established and build from there. In this installment of this blog series, we’ll explore how the concepts you and your pup…

February 10, 2022

Your New Puppy – How Do Puppies Learn?

February is Responsible Pet Owners Month, a time to “…take a close look at how you meet your animal friend’s needs.” (Nationaltoday.com, 2022). For new puppy parents, training Your New Puppy, using rewards-based training methods, is a fun way to…

February 4, 2022

Your New Puppy – Harnessing the Joy of Loose Leash Walking

By now, you might be sensing a trend in this Inquisitive Canine series of Your New Puppy blog posts. When it comes to teaching basic cues, house-training, or any skill, pet guardians can start by taking the time to…

January 21, 2022

Your New Puppy – Unleashing Adventures in Potty Training

Next up in this Inquisitive Canine series for new puppy parents, we’d like to help get you and your new buddy started off on the right paw with some tips for house-training, so you can move on to harnessing…

January 7, 2022

Your New Puppy – How to Enjoy Fun and Success While Training the Basics

Greetings new puppy parents! Did you know that January is Train Your Dog Month? What excellent timing! Because for you and your new puppy, now is the ideal time to create a lifetime of good habits for everything, including…

December 24, 2021

Your New Puppy: The First Night at Home – Starting Out on the Right Paw from Day One

Congratulations on your new puppy! As an inquisitive pet parent, you know that the first six months of a dog’s life are of critical importance. Right away, you might be wondering how you can help your sweet new family…

December 11, 2021

Your New Puppy: Planning Ahead Eases Stress for People and Pets

Kids and pets – just the thought can pull at your heartstrings, especially this time of year. But when kids ask for a dog as a holiday gift, do you hear alarm bells instead of jingle bells? In this…