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Puppy laying down. Teaching Your Puppy "Down"

Teach Your Puppy “Down”

After teaching “sit,” “down” is the most common command to teach puppies. Down means to have the elbows and bottom on the ground. Below, we have listed three different ways to teach

Dog sitting on dog bed

Teaching Place

Does your dog rush through the door when guests come over? Hover by the dinner table begging for scraps? Or wander off to cause mischief while you’re completing chores? Teaching the “place”

Supply list for your puppy, puppy in park

Supply list for your puppy

It can be daunting to consider how many supplies a puppy needs, including beds, food, toys, leashes, grooming supplies, and more. We have compiled a supply list for your puppy based on

Puppy-sitting

How to socialize a puppy

When you welcome your puppy into your home, socialization should be at the top of your priority list. It’s crucial to help them feel confident and at ease with the new sights,