Puppy Won’t Listen Without Treats? Here’s How to Phase Out Treats in Dog Training
I’m diving into one of the most common concerns I hear from dog owners: my puppy won’t listen unless you’ve got a treat in hand.
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Evening Zoomies, Biting, and Meltdowns? Signs of an Overstimulated Puppy and How to Help
I’m diving into how to recognize the early signs of an overstimulated puppy, reasons why your puppy is hyper and biting at night, and most importantly, how to calm an overstimulated puppy before things spiral into a full-blown meltdown.
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Puppy Milestones by Week: A Guide to Puppy Development and Socialization
I’m breaking down puppy milestones so you know exactly what to expect at every stage of your pup’s first year. We’ll walk through puppy milestones by week, explore what’s happening developmentally inside that little fuzzy head, and talk about how you can best support them during their most sensitive stages – including the puppy critical socialization period.
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Are Puppies Really Blank Slates? Understanding Puppy Behavior
Puppy behavior is shaped by more than just training. Today, let’s get dog behavior explained through the lens of both nature and nurture.
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Mine! Understanding and Preventing Resource Guarding in Puppies
We’re digging into resource guarding in puppies, why it happens, how to prevent it, and most importantly, how to stop resource guarding in puppies without fear, punishment, or power struggles.
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Dominance Theory Debunked: Why Your Puppy Isn’t Trying to Be the Alpha Dog (and What to Do Instead)
I’m explaining how dominance theory in dogs and the alpha dog myth became so popular, why it was wrong from the start, and how it’s still showing up in today’s dog training myths.
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Top 10 Things to Train Your Puppy: What to Teach a Puppy First
Wondering what to teach a puppy first? Let’s break down the top 10 things to train your puppy to set them up for success from the start.
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Puppy Crate Training Tips That Actually Work (Plus Alternatives to Crate Training)
I’m sharing practical and effective puppy crate training tips that will help you and your dog feel more confident and calm—without the chaos.
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Why Is My Dog Jumping on People? Here’s How to Train a Dog Not to Jump
If you’re constantly apologizing for your dog jumping on people, I get it. I’ll walk you through how to train a dog not to jump in a way that actually works.
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When Can You Leave a Puppy Alone? A Step-by-Step Puppy Training Schedule by Age
Ever wondered when can you leave a puppy alone without supervision? Here’s how to tell if your puppy is ready for more freedom, based on their puppy training schedule by age.
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