Beyond the Dog's Puppy Training Blog

The world can be an overwhelming place for a small puppy; loud noises, people towering over them, new dogs approaching them, and weirdly shaped objects all over the place! Most puppies come

Bringing your new puppy home to your children can be the most exciting time! Growing up with a dog teaches kids valuable lessons on patience, animal care, and responsibility. Just as importantly,

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

One of the most frustrating things, when you bring home your new puppy, is potty training them! Your fluffy new family member may be playful and affectionate, but cleaning up accidents can

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