To help achieve the fastest results housetraining your puppy, we recommend using a crate. Since most dogs avoid soiling where they sleep, a crate encourages control. Before four months of age, a puppy doesn’t have much bladder capacity or sphincter control. He’ll need to relieve himself frequently. Many people mistakenly think that when a puppy […]
Puppy Pointer Series – Chewing
Puppies chew. It’s both natural and predictable. Preparing for your puppy’s chewing behavior will enable you to get your dog through this period without forming any bad habits, leading to expensive destructive chewing later. Start by puppy proofing your home. Provide your puppy with no more than two safe toys at a time. Giving your puppy a […]
Puppy Pointers Series – Biting
“Bite Inhibition” & Not Biting Children Puppies use their mouths. They chew fingers, grab ankles, and put their teeth on everything. Prior to the age of 13 weeks, you can help your puppy learn to moderate his bite, to limit the pressure of his bite by letting him know when he’s biting too hard. As he’s […]
