The Puppy Training Blog

It’s important to note that some barking or crying in the crate from your puppy is normal at the beginning. The acclimation period of crate training is about 2 weeks. If, after 2 weeks, they...

In this article, I will lay out a formula for you about the things you need to create a healthy, happy, and obedient puppy. These five things are exercise, mental stimulation, socialization,...

Pet ownership has come a long way in the last few years. Many owners are now prioritizing a healthy diet, holistic medicine, and regular exercise. One area that is often neglected though is mental...

I found this post on another dog trainer Olivia Mergl of Mannered Mutts Dog Training on Instagram. Below is her post text and image. 

This is also the Puppy Talk Podcast episode #68....

In this article, I discuss the top three reasons why your puppy's behavior is not improving. This article is also Puppy Talk Podcast episode #63. You can listen to that episode here.

Reason #1...

The critical period for socializing a puppy is between 4-16 weeks old. The breeder starts socializing them with various people, animals, sights, and sounds from 4-8 weeks old. The new puppy...

My most popular Puppy Talk Podcast episode has been almost two years ago on How to Potty Training Your Puppy. I continue to receive comments on social media posts and daily emails from local...

Training a new puppy is never easy; it takes a lot of time and effort. Positive Reinforcement Training uses a rewards-based system that is desirable to your puppy and reinforces or teaches a...