Barking and howling is normal canine behavior and their way of vocalizing themselves. Especially puppies communicate via these sounds alongside whining or yelping. However, once a puppy recognizes this as an opportunity to seek attention, it can become annoying which includes but is not limited to your neighbors. There are different reasons why puppies vocalize … Read more
Puppies are loved by everyone which is exactly why a national puppy day exists on March 23. Besides the cuteness and fun, they require a lot of work and commitment. If you are interested in getting a puppy or you already have one, these 20 puppy facts for new owners are definitely worth a read. … Read more
House training your puppy is a vital step in their development. Throughout this process, you will need to teach your puppy to seek out the right place to pee. As you may have guessed, we don’t want the pup to pee inside the house but on a grass surface. House training my puppy was the … Read more
Everybody knows that a dog needs physical exercise. Seeing dogs on the other end of a leash is a common sight, but do you know what’s often left out? Mental exercise. A mentally stimulated pup who also receives the proper physical exercise he needs will be a happy pup. While many dog owners are going … Read more
Puppy biting is one of the most common and frustrating puppy issues. Although it is a totally natural process, many dog owners are a bit overwhelmed by their puppy’s behavior and often ask if heavy biting is already aggression. I’ve got good news and bad news. The former is that puppy biting is normal, the … Read more
Teaching a new puppy the concept of a leash takes time and they should be properly introduced to it. Walking nicely on a leash doesn’t come naturally to dogs and requires a lot of patience. The idea of only walking beside you and not jumping all over the place is quite weird to some dogs. … Read more
A good while ago, I brought my new puppy home. It was very exciting and I was so nervous if she would like her new place. Imagine living with your littermates and parents for 8 weeks and then suddenly you are being taken away by strangers and separated for the first time. This is one … Read more
When I got my Rottweiler puppy, crate training her was the number one solution to a (relatively) stress-free night. It seems simple – your puppy is in a warm, safe place, unable to wander around and wake everybody up. But most importantly, it will keep him from peeing everywhere or starting a toy rampage. Why … Read more