Dog Care 101

The first days at home with your new dog will set the foundation for your future together. That day you spend moving a dog to a new home and introducing them to a whole new world will set the tone for what you expect, what’s going to be accepted, and what’s not going to be tolerated. With consistency and patience, we will help you shape your new dog’s behavior over the next few days… weeks… months… and years. See the things you absolutely MUST do within the first few days of bringing a new dog home.

A Dog Routine For New Dog Owners: Why & How To Come Up With A Puppy Feeding Schedule And Potty Routine For Your Dog

How often do you feed a puppy? How often does a puppy need to go outside to potty? See how to create a puppy potty schedule & feeding schedule for your dog.

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Have A Nervous Dog? 2 Ways To Help A Scared Dog Around Strangers + 3 Ways To Use Play, Exercise, Training (PET) Therapy To Make A Fearful Dog More Confident

How do you help a scared or nervous dog? (2 ways!) Should you comfort a scared dog? (No, see why.) How can I make my nervous dog more confident? (3 easy things you can do!)

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How To Calm A Frightened Dog With Treats (aka Counterconditioning)

Do you have a frightened dog only at certain times? If so, should you pet your dog to calm him during storms & other scary situations? The answer is yes, petting your dog, giving him treats, and using other calming behaviors are excellent counter conditioning methods that work!

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How To Prepare For Your New Puppy Dog’s First Days At Home

Bringing home a new puppy dog and not sure how to prepare? This video shows some of the first things you should do to prepare your new puppy dog for his first days at home. Plus tips on how to puppy-proof your home.

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How & Why To Socialize Your Dog – It Might Be The Most Important Thing You Do!

A well-socialized dog will be much more relaxed in the world and less likely to have unwanted behaviors. Socializing your dog -- as a puppy -- is definitely a win-win for both you and your dog!

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Nervous Dogs – Try This If Your Dog Is Fearful Around People

Any time a guest inside our house physically moves (e.g. to get up after sitting down, to reach out to pet Tenor, or to give him a treat), Tenor immediately darts away... fast as lightning! When I mentioned this to our dog trainer, Suzy Godsey, here's what she suggested...

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How To Find A Pet Sitter… Quick! (Or A Dog Walker, Boarding Kennel, Dog Day Care Facility)

There are a handful of great websites devoted solely to pet sitting and overnight boarding for dogs. Through some of them, you can also find specific services like house sitting, walking your dog, grooming, dog training, and more. Here's the scoop...

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My Favorite Place To Buy Personalized Dog ID Tags

Here's why we will only order dog tags from Tags For Pets - aka American Pet Classics...

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