Bark-eology 101

It’s important to remember that all dogs are individuals and there’s no one size fits all for how your dog will act, respond or even learn. The first couple weeks with your dog can be hard.

Loose leash walking can be one of the most difficult behaviors to teach your dog but fear, not food, is your friend and by food, I mean really high value treats.

Preparing to bring your dog home can get a bit overwhelming. Check out our list of all the essentials you will need to be fully prepared. You got this!

They are worth it.

Things that do frighten your pup can have long lasting effects, so it is super important to create as many pawsitive associations as possible.

Have fun and be consistent with your training. If you or your pup gets frustrated, it may be harder to work on that behavior later. Your puppy is still learning all about their environment.

We have to set them up for success in as many situations as possible by managing their environment to create good, lasting behaviors, and avoid the mistakes that create unwanted ones.

I know it's hard, but don't fall for that smile or those puppy dog eyes. Your pup is about to check his furry boundaries. Be consistent, follow-through, and be the life of the doggie party.

Your puppy is probably entering their teenage phase, use a lot of treats and positive reinforcement. Learn what else you can do to get through the terrible teen phase?

Ever said "no, don't that" or "uh uh"? We all have. Teach them an alternative behavior or redirect.

It’s important to understand how your dog’s breed, along with other aspects, can play a part in their overall personality and shaping their behaviors.

If you haven’t already made it safely through the teenage phase, beware…this may be it! Keep up with your training, bring treats back into the mix, use your timeouts, and avoid aversive methods.