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Checklist For Your New Puppy/Dog
Picking the Perfect Christmas Puppy If there’s one surprise that is sure to bring your family lots of joy during the holidays, it’s a puppy. Many dog professionals claim that it is a bad idea to bring in a new family member that needs a lot of attention during the already hectic holidays, but that…
What Do I Do When I Bring A New Dog Home?
TIPS: 1.Find out from the shelter what the feeding schedule is and ask for some food that dog is eating so that you can properly transition to your own food. 2.Prior to bringing your dog home, dog proof you home: set up a crate install baby gates to limit where the dog can go for…
How To Stop Playing Biting & Nipping
TIPS: Re-create Bite inhibition drills learned from the litter of the dog Squirt a little Bitter apple spray into dogs mouth while saying “OFF” Correct your dog verbally with “OFF” then replace with a bone or toy the dog CAN chew on Do NOT wrestle or play rough with your dog as it will instigate…
Socializing Your Dog (People/Dogs)
Socialization should be wide variety and long term. This helps your pup grow up to be comfortable and confident in any environment they are in. just like people, we constantly socialize our whole lives. Types of people: -Various women -Various races of people -Various men -People wearing hats/helmets -People with different facial hair -People with…
Socializing Your Dog- Environmental
Socialization should be wide variety and long term. This helps your pup grow up to be comfortable and confident in any environment they are in. just like people, we constantly socialize our whole lives. Places to socialize your dog: Body of water Woods Local city centers Playgrounds Big box stores College campus Bus stops Farm…
Building Confidence part 1- Body Desensitizing/Touch Points
11 key points 1-2: Left Ear and Right Ear 3: Muzzle (open the mouth, check teeth, grab muzzle, etc) 4-7: All 4 paws and nails 8: Neck (collar area) 9: Tail 10. Hugging the dog 11. Brushing the dog