How do I get my dog to stop nipping, play biting, and mouthing?

December 9, 2020June 12, 2015 by OLK9OK

This is one of the first questions we are asked in our puppy training class. Some dogs are more prone to this than other dogs. Breeds like the Belgian Malinois, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Huskies, etc are all, what we refer to as, “prey driven”, “herding” dogs; meaning, they instinctively want to herd and chase … Read more

Socializing a new Puppy

December 9, 2020May 24, 2015 by OLK9OK

Why Is Socializing A New Puppy So Important? What is socialization and why is it so important? At our puppy class, we get asked about socializing a new puppy over and over, again. Here is the bottom line: Socialization is getting your puppy acquainted with as many different animals, people, smells, sights, sounds and different … Read more

Housebreaking your Puppy

December 9, 2020April 20, 2015 by OLK9OK

The number one question from a new puppy owner is always, always how do I housetrain my new dog. It is also probably the number one cause of stress to bringing your new puppy home; right next to will it sleep through the night. In fact, house training your puppy doesn’t need to be stressful … Read more