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Read what our Beyond the Dog trainers have to say about common puppy training questions.

Our trainers not only provide customized puppy training programs, but they also provide answers to many of the most common puppy training questions. Explore our puppy training blog below!

Dog sleeping in crate. Crate Training and Separation Anxiety

Crate Training and Separation Anxiety

Crate training is a great way to give your puppy their own safe space, allowing you to relax knowing they aren’t getting up to mischief, such as chewing on household items or

Cute puppy face

Preparing Your Puppy For Vet Visits

Hitting those milestones at the vet can be an exciting time for new owners, but exams and grooming can be pretty stressful for a little puppy and owners too. New environments, barking,

Shih Tzu puppy face

Top Puppy Training Tips from Our Expert

Having trained puppies for nearly 20 years both in my home and in clients’ homes, I am often asked what my top training tips are for puppies. When thinking about how my

Cavalier puppy laying down inside

Indoor Enrichment Ideas for Puppies

 Young puppies seem to have boundless energy! Sometimes this energy and curiosity can feel overwhelming, but there are some fun and easy ways to expel that energy while also enriching your puppy.

Bulldog puppy sitting in fall leaves

What are the First 5 Commands to Teach a Puppy

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