There are many important guidelines that you need to keep in mind when teaching your puppy the basics about good behaviour. Exercising the right training techniques is what will make or break your training regimen with your dog. Although we have had dogs in our lives for over fifty years, we felt that it would... Continue Reading →

If you have never owned a pet, the idea of dressing up a dog in a Halloween costume definitely sounds a little silly. After all, it’s not like Fido is going to go around asking for candy, right? To some, it may seem like a childish obsession to need to dress the family pet up... Continue Reading →

Training starts with simple things. They include the ability to gain and hold Cocoa’s attention. And his ability to offer and sustain it. Even when those pesky distractions are involved.We first taught Cocoa to pay attention before we taught him to sit! It’s crucial to secure this attention and focus from him to build a new and better... Continue Reading →

Cocoa has been in his new home for a week or so. He’s beginning to feel like part of the family. At this point, we are thinking about proper training.  We have collected an array of games and activities to challenge his brain and exercise his body. Most of these are food motivated to ensure... Continue Reading →

This is the first week in his new home. We brought him home on Friday, and he is settling in well. Potty training is now underway and puppy socialization plans are being made. As soon as he is old enough (twelve weeks), Cocoa will be enrolling in the series of training classes at PetSmart. Cocoa... Continue Reading →

The 7th week, for most puppies, is the final one with their brothers and sisters. All that remains is for plenty of great socialization experiences to be packed into this week, with final checks on health. Many breeders will arrange for each seven-week-old puppy to have a vet check this week. And though some vets... Continue Reading →