Your Guide to Dogs and Sleep Anyone who has ever raised one can agree – puppies are a force of nature. They have seemingly boundless energy to explore the world and play, play, play! Given this, it may be difficult to believe that puppies spend most of their time snoozing away. In fact, all dogs sleep for approximately half of the day! Why do dogs need so much sleep? How much sleep is too much […]
8 Mistakes People Make When Training Puppies
Raising a new puppy is one of the most exciting times in your life! However, many people underestimate how much effort is required in training a new puppy and will assume that they will somehow magically learn on their own. The truth is, training young puppies is something that takes a lot of patience and consistency. This is all to set you up for life! Committing to training is one of the most important pillars […]
Secrets to Raising Small Dogs
An Owners Guide for the Love of the Lapdog Small breed puppies are extremely popular due to their portable size and adorable looks, but these puppies are often misunderstood. This includes breeds like Yorkshire Terriers, Shih Tzus, Havanese, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Maltese, Dachshunds and so much more. While many of the puppies look like they would be “easy” since they are so small, they require a great deal of commitment and attention from their owners. For […]
Bringing Home Your New Puppy
Congratulations! There is nothing more exciting than having a new puppy! It can also be a full-time job that is very demanding! The result of meeting these demands is such a joyous and fulfilling achievement. If you put in a lot of time and effort at the beginning with training a puppy at a young age, you will have a dog who is well-behaved, mannered and a true enhancement to your family. On the flipside: […]
Pillars of Responsible Pet Ownership
The power of pet ownership comes with great responsibility. Being a responsible pet owner means you build a successful relationship with your pet and honor the responsibilities that comes with raising them. These guidelines are meant to protect your animal and benefit our community. The Pillars of Responsible Pet Ownership are outlined below: 1. Education Choosing the Proper Pet Educating yourself on the pet you are seeking is the first step. Before adopting an animal, […]
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
How to Prevent & Combat Over-dependence in the Pandemic A Guide from Partners Dog Trainers As we near the end of our ninth month in the “new normal” with Covid, we are beginning to see the unexpected effects that this pandemic has on our dogs. Unfortunately, a lack of socialization can take its toll on society and those most susceptible to long periods of isolation. While staying home is in our best interest to slow the […]
Crate Training & House Breaking Your New Puppy
So you have a new puppy in your home. Yay! Chances are, the first thing you want them to learn is where to “go potty.” We’ve put together this resource for those who are looking for the quickest and most effective way to house-train a new puppy. This method is backed by behaviorists and dog lovers alike and will work on a dog no matter what their age. When training a new desired behavior with […]