Many puppies come into the world as friendly and confident little balls of fluff. But some don’t – and this can be a nasty shock for their new family. What …
How to Survive Your Puppy
Today I’m talking to Megan Lundberg about puppies! Megan is a professional dog trainer in Colorado Springs, Colorado and she and her husband have two Siberian huskies and a Silken …
How to Potty Train a Puppy Fast
House training a new puppy or shelter dog is usually one of your first goals when you come home. Like many things in life, house training a puppy fast is …
Our New Puppy Poops in the House Every Night
Potty training is one of those parts of dog ownership that most of us would rather avoid. I love training dogs, but potty training? No, thank you! In today’s Ask …
Are Shock Collars Safe for Puppies?
Let’s face it: puppies and teenage dogs can be a huge pain in the butt. It can be tempting to want to just reach for a remote that could stop …
My Puppy Keeps Tackling Kids
8-week old puppies are (generally) pretty easy – just focus on potty training and socialization, and you’re fine. But then your puppy turns 4 or 5 months old, and your …
Help! My Puppy Has Separation Anxiety!
We rescued our new puppy, Juno, from a little place called Marlborough, New Zealand. She was 11 weeks old, and the rest of her littermates were already adopted into their …
How Do I Stop My Puppy From Wrecking My Stuff When She’s Mad?
Puppy raising is NOT easy! “Teenage” dogs – dogs between about 7 and 18 months of age – can be especially difficult. So what are you supposed to do when …
My Dog is Chewing Up the Whole House
Most of us know that puppies chew up stuff. This common problem is annoying, expensive, and potentially even dangerous. Just because it’s normal for puppies to chew doesn’t mean all …
My Dog Barks Non-Stop in His Kennel – What Should I Do?
Many dogs struggle a lot with crate training. How should you respond when your dog barks non-stop in his kennel? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re tackling the following …
