I was yakking with a new puppy owner and the usual question regarding leash training came up.  They wanted to know the best way to get started.
My advice was to Introduce leash training to the puppy by simply attaching a small, light leash to the puppy’s slip collar, drop the leash on the floor and allow the puppy to drag the [...]

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Puppy potty training seems to be at the top of most puppy owners list of “how to” questions and it appears to be a major stumbling block.  Yet I know the steps to achieve success are very straight forward and basic.
Over this weekend I was again asked by frustrated puppy owners for advice and direction.
The [...]

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So often I hear people say they do not want a submissive dog.  If I force them to do what I want they will have no personality left.
NO WAY!  Training (which equals leadership) done right will have the opposite effect.
Training is the development of a language by which you will communicate with your puppy.  Through puppy training you not only end [...]

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