Housetraining Tips Most puppies learn their “foot preference” in the first 6 months of life. If during this time you teach them appropriate places to potty, they will usually be housetrained for life. An older dog who suddenly starts to house soil should see a vet. An older dog who […]
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Puppy biting is one of the most common questions on Dog Training 101! While puppy biting can be frustrating (and painful), it is also a completely normal puppy behavior. Puppies LOVE to bite! It’s how they explore and interact with the world. The good news is that hey almost always […]
Looking for Veterinary Information? If your dog has been recently diagnosed with a condition and you are wanting to learn more, here are some great resources for you! https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet?fbclid=IwAR08Y60s8Oshk2mhKLJq3FnErFXHdbZlMnvruezvi3U4e1QkQdofjsTZRbY https://www.merckvetmanual.com/resourcespages/pet-health-overview?fbclid=IwAR08Y60s8Oshk2mhKLJq3FnErFXHdbZlMnvruezvi3U4e1QkQdofjsTZRbY https://www.preventivevet.com/?fbclid=IwAR0M9QDm-2x9SbnEvXoVGUW5BuXId0CFxn9GdW-7SXMiMbM7_t-FZoDiO_0 https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239 https://www.ovrs.com/blog/veterinary-emergency-2/?fbclid=IwAR3c8hUDRK_TmlL0SicnwlOHVLeLKmvHMxk8Qhk28a-j8cMiZJugb_66xzU Looking for training on first aid or medically related topics for your dog? Here are some suggestions! […]
Calmness in Dogs is Not Just Genetic! We can help dogs to be calmer generally, and it is super important to teach young dogs (adolescence anyone?) to be calm. Yes, exercise and mental stimulation helps, but we need to be careful not to overstimulate the dogs. If all we do […]
Contact your vet for medical advice. If your vet is not available, you may want to contact an emergency/after hours vet. Here are our quick pick resources: Online Vet Advice 24/7 Get immediate advice online from a real veterinarian 24/7. $5 to join and approx $38 month thereafter (cancel at […]
Written by Laura Friis, Legende Let Lydighed, for 101dogspots.com Do you struggle with housetraining? Here on DT101, one of the top thing we suggest when people struggle with house training is a vet check. Often posters come back to us, saying “he just got his shots and vet said he’s […]
Written by Laura Friis, Legende Let Lydighed, for 101dogspots.com Socialization. It’s a word every dog owner knows and a lot of dog owners also fear it to some degree. Here, in the midst of a global pandemic, we’re seeing an increase in people bringing puppies home. And while bringing puppies […]
Congratulations! You got a new puppy. I know you are excited and ready to begin your new relationship with your dog, so here are some tips to get you off on the right foot. 10 quick tips for Housetraining 1. Puppies don’t have developed bladders or muscle control yet, so […]
Magic 50 is an awesome “game” for promoting calmness in your dog, or increasing any behaviors that you want to see more of! We’re going to keep this super simple. First, prepare 50 treats and put them in a special container. Depending on your dog, they can be super awesome […]
Loose leash walking can be a super challenging skill–just think of it–all the fun stuff to sniff and play with just out of reach, and this big primate crawling along like a snail behind you. Add to that, you guys don’t speak the same language or share the same interests–I […]