the answer is immediately! here are some quick tips on the steps to training and maintaining an obedient and balanced dog from the start. yes, a puppy needs nutritious food and a safe, warm place to live, but another equally powerful and important biological necessity is the need for a strong pack leader. puppies are naturally hard-wired to follow a pack leader. many of my clients are strong leaders in their jobs, but when they come home, they turn to …

the first thing you must do is to provide a regular daily routine that includes ample opportunity for play (see enrichment, predictability, and scheduling and play and exercise). in fact a child’s response is often seen by the puppy as an invitation to increase its level of chase and play. if your puppy begins to bite or chew and tug on clothing, immediately stopping play (negative punishment) is the preferred response or walk away if the puppy persists. this sends …

you might want to watch the replay of our free virtual workshop help! in this case, just taking some time to patiently leash-train him may solve the problem entirely. in this case, the behavior you want is that when the leash is clipped to the collar, he ignores the leash and walks with you, trotting merrily along, peeing on fire hydrants or whatever. you don’t need or want to get rid of the tugging behavior completely. with a long toy …

the leash and collar is one of the most important tools you have. how do you choose the right one for your dog? if you don’t have issues on the walk, this can be a great tool. it allows you to keep your balanced dog safely by your side and out of harm’s way. if your dog is easily distracted by squirrels, other dogs, or just a strong gust of wind, the collar allows for quick corrections to get your …

is it normal, or should you be trying to stop your puppy from biting you? and puppies are also going to chew on everything while they are teething. if you see your puppy biting on inappropriate objects around the house, make a noise to get their attention and then distract them with a toy that they can chew on. your puppy’s gums may be a bit sore as they lose puppy teeth and adult teeth come in. some puppies will …