Beyond the Dog's Puppy Training Blog

The first 5 commands to teach a puppy include sit, down, stay, come, and leash walking. In my practice, we focus on these behaviors because they can be used throughout your puppy’s

My most recent blog covered how to start teaching your puppy obedience behaviors. Using a food lure, you can guide your puppy into nearly any position, which is a great way to

Puppies learn through the same processes as you—classical and operant conditioning!  Classical conditioning involves creating associations between events and experiences. For example, if your puppy has a great experience when they interact

So, you brought a puppy home and in addition to the puppy breath, the warm fuzzy feeling of having a new member of the family, and the excitement of it all, you

In my practice I help clients navigate puppyhood and set puppies up to be lifelong family members. In doing so, I watch for early signs that might serve as red flags, often

Bringing a new puppy home is such an exciting time for any family! The fun, laughter, and pure joy that a puppy radiates is unmatched, in my opinion. To keep the transition