Archive for Tips
Puppy Games
From Lori Mauger–a handout to teach students the importance of playing interactive games with their puppies Feedback on Exercise Plans By Lori Mauger, CPDT As you know, the STAR Puppy program includes a requirement that you submit an exercise plan to your instructor. The philosophy behind this requirement is to highlight the importance of regular [...]
Chewing Tips
Chewing is common among dogs. They do not chew to purposely destroy your belongings because they are angry or spiteful. A dog’s mouth is actually not just for eating or destroying things only. To creatures who don’t have hands just like humans do, the mouth is the best tool to pick up and check on [...]
Your Dogs Bad Habits
Recently many of our readers took place in our Puppies Dot Com “your dogs worst habit” survey. Survey Results 40% Chews on everything 13% Jumps on people 41% Won’t come when called 6% pees & poops in house. A special Thank You to all of you who took the time to participate. Keep watching for [...]
Potty Training
Potty Training New Puppy Handbook On Potty Training Table Of Contents The Best Time To Feed Your New Puppy . . .. . 2 Dog Foods Effect On Potty Training . . . . . . . . .2 The Warning Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
Teething
Teething puppies need to chew. One trick I have found to help your new puppy to become interested in chew toys instead of your furniture is to dip their toy in low sodium chicken broth and allow to dry.
Sit Down
When training your puppy to Sit – never say, “sit down”. These are two different comands and will confuse your puppy.



