We brought home our new puppy Blaze this weekend. He is an 8 week old labrador retriever. Every puppy is so different and teaches you new things. Little Blaze loves to drink water, and will drink non stop. Here is how today is going, and what type of house training schedule I am going to keep. Morning...

Its January 1 and everyone is making resolutions, to eat better, work out more, clean more, etc. As I woke up this morning drinking my coffee I sat and watched outside and counted about 10 people walking by with their dogs. I thought to myself, I never see them out there and I bet they are starting...

Its been a busy week before Christmas and poor Nitro has had much attention. We also had a bit of a rain / ice storm so its been kind of yucky outside and I haven’t been up for walking him. I suppose I’m a bad doggie mom! Second to exercise is always dog training for wearing out your...

House Train a Dog – Common Methods By Renee Premaza, Dip.,C.B.,C.C.B.T. Dog Obedience Trainer and Behavioral Consultant (609) 280-9338 If you’re having problems housetraining your puppies or older dogs, are you: Leaving your dog’s...

Puppy Training Basics 1. Teach the puppy his name. Use it a lot, and say "Yes" whenever he responds by looking at you. Give the puppy a big hug and lots of smiles as his "treat" following the "Yes." We want to establish several primary reinforcers as early as possible,...