Puppy training and socialization starts the day you adopt
Puppy training starts the day you adopt. The first 18 weeks are the most important for early command training and socialization to other dogs and to people.
Helping your fearful puppy become a more confident dog
Naturally fearful puppies and dogs can often learn to be more confident through controlled exposure and a program of desensitization and counter-conditioning.
The semantics of “fixing” problem dog behaviors
Inventive management may lead to immediate results for some problem dog behaviors, but real change takes kindness, time and patience.
The problem with dog training guarantees
Modern dog behavior modification techniques are effective; dog training guarantees are not. Outcomes depend on factors unique to each dog’s circumstances.
Littermate syndrome is a risk when raising sibling puppies
Some cohabitating sibling puppies develop littermate syndrome because their deep bond interferes with normal socialization to other dogs and to people.