In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses what to do if you lose your dog and the best ways to try and prevent it from happening. What are the best ways to prevent losing your puppy? Have your puppy microchipped Have a collar with an ID tag when out or if they are a … Read more
Pawstruck reached out to us a few months ago, asking if we’d like to test out and review some of their products. Always excited to experiment with new chews for my dogs, I agreed. A few weeks later, we received a HUGE box of bully sticks, bully rings, and dental chews. The dogs were really … Read more
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses leash skills for you and your puppy It’s not entirely necessary for your dog to walk perfectly on leash Pulling will always be self-reinforcing, so it can take a lot of patience and persistence to teach loose leash walking Your equipment won’t teach your dog what to … Read more
As fun as it is to play games with our dogs, most people prefer not to be bitten by dogs while we’re playing. The trouble is, dogs like playing with their teeth. If you watch dogs or puppies play, it’s a lot of biting, snapping, clawing, and body-slamming. Just because dogs like playing this way … Read more
A 2008 study done by the Department of Large Animal Science, at the University of Copenhagen, set out to find the correlation between the number of training sessions per week and how quickly the dog learned a given task. The test used clicker and shaping training in a group of 18 Beagles, half of which … Read more
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses chewing and everything you need to know about managing it! Chewing is essential for behavior wellness, but thankfully the chewing habits will change over time. There are some great ways to manage chewing to make it a little more easier to deal with How to manage chewing: … Read more
Not Done Right the First Time, Poor Communication I want to start my review by saying that Miles, the general manager, was always courteous and helpful when I called. I also understand that cars are complicated, especially older vehicles, and that there’s a pandemic going on. And yet, the service I received at Dave’s Auto … Read more
Puppies take a lot of work. Sometimes, all we want to do is go to the bathroom in peace. But how can you do that when your puppy panics, barks, and screams as soon as you close the door? How are you supposed to shower or use the facilities when your puppy is having a … Read more
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Dr. Leslie Eide discuss exercise and puppies. They cover everything you need to know about exercising your puppy! Why are people so worried about exercise for puppies? Too much of the wrong type of exercise could affect development Being proactive is good, but its important not to … Read more
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses potty training. Potty training is one of the most difficult parts of puppy raising, but it is so important. Whether you’re a dog trainer or new to the dog guardian world, potty training can be difficult! Kayla covers the best way to go about potty training. Sparks … Read more