Tweet “How do I stop my dog from peeing when he meets people?” That’s the million-dollar question Karen was asking herself every day her dog Bonkers submissively peed on them or any friend that visits. Karen confided in me that Bonkers would “shake uncontrollably outside their home, and he would submissively pee for every person [...]
Puppy Training: Stressing Stay-at-Home Moms
January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet “Training our new puppy makes me feel hopelessly stressed.” These exact feelings were expressed to me with three different stay-at-home moms on the first puppy lesson – all in the last 2 weeks. “I feel guilty putting my puppy in the crate when I’m home all day.” Each one was stressed to the max [...]
Five Effective House Training Tips for Puppies
January 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Puppies will steal your heart, but you might experience buyer’s remorse the first time your little doggie goes potty on your brand new couch. With their tiny bladders and their unpredictable nature, puppies make more messes than a tumultuous toddler. Before you send your puppy packing, however, consider these 5 potty training techniques for [...]
An adult dog can get house training right
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Few things make the winter seem longer than sharing a home with a dog who never really got the concept of house-training. But don’t blame the dog: Most can indeed be completely house-trained if you work with them and be consistent and patient. The first step? Quit making excuses. No dog is "partially" house-trained: [...]
