New puppy, teenage dog, or new dog owner? Get practical tips for easier walks and everyday life together.I’m Kristine, a dog trainer with a veterinary technician background. My emails share helpful tips, recommended products, and training resources and services when you need more support.
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Hello Reader, Have you ever sat down to answer an email or drink your coffee, and suddenly your puppy or dog needs something? They bring you a toy. Put a paw on your leg. Or walk off with something you would rather they leave alone. You just need a few minutes. Your puppy or dog may not know what to do when you are home but busy with something else. You can start with a few little moments during the day. After they have been outside and had a chance to move around and spend time with you, offer a safe chew nearby while you answer one short email. Stay close and see how they do. You may only get a minute or two at first, and that is okay. If they have trouble, check whether they need something. Next time, try a shorter moment or a different time of day. Whether you have a puppy, a busy teenage dog, or a dog who recently joined your home, it can take time to get comfortable with the everyday routine. What is one thing you wish you could get done while your puppy or dog relaxes nearby? Talk soon, Stay connected: |
Dog Training Survival Guide
New puppy, teenage dog, or new dog owner? Get practical tips for easier walks and everyday life together.I’m Kristine, a dog trainer with a veterinary technician background. My emails share helpful tips, recommended products, and training resources and services when you need more support.
Hello Reader, Have you noticed how many Halloween decorations are out now? You might enjoy looking at them on your walk. Your puppy or dog might stop and wonder what happened to the neighbor’s yard. Something that was not there yesterday is suddenly moving, making noise, or towering over the sidewalk. This might be your puppy’s first Halloween. Your teenage dog might be unsure about something you expected them to walk right past. Or you recently brought a dog home and are still figuring out...
Hello Reader, The little pumpkin outfit looked cute online. Now you are trying to get your puppy or dog into it—and they have other ideas. Your puppy might grab the sleeve and start chewing. Your teenage dog might wiggle away before you get it fastened. And if you recently brought a dog home, you may have no idea how they will feel about wearing anything. Before you try again, pause and watch what they do. Are they moving around comfortably? Or are they trying to rub it off, backing away, or...
Hello Reader, Have you ever caught yourself doing something differently just to make life with your puppy or dog a little easier? Maybe you avoid a certain route. Maybe you time things so fewer people are around. Maybe you skip something because you just do not feel like dealing with the hassle that day. At first, it can feel like no big deal. But when you start changing more and more of your day around the same thing, that is usually when it is worth taking a closer look. Sometimes a...