Category: Puppy Tips & Resources

How To Stop A Puppy From Barking For Attention

Barking for puppies is a natural behavior. Barking can’t always be totally eliminated, but you can teach your puppy to reduce barking. Here are five ways to stop your puppy from barking for attention. Five Tips on how to Stop Your Puppy from Barking for Attention Determine the reason First, you need to determine why […]

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What to Do When Your Dog Barks in Their Crate

You love your dog and you’ve provided him with a roomy, comfortable crate with everything he needs. If he’s been crate trained from a young age, he’s probably quite happy in his crate, playing with a toy or napping. Sometimes, however, a dog starts to bark excessively when crated. It’s usually the result of having […]

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The Simple Dollar – Pet Cost Calculator

Pet ownership represents a large emotional – and financial – commitment. Whether you buy from a pet store or a breeder, adopt an animal from a shelter, or take in a stray, initial costs are just the beginning of the story. The Simple Dollar’s Pet Cost Calculator examines the different costs associated with pet ownership […]

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The Importance of Starting a Conversation with Your Puppy Early

Dogs think very differently than we do. When they are small, they are adorable and cuddly, and innocent in their thinking. But, as they mature their play drive starts to develop, and slippers, TV remotes, shoes and anything they can sink their teeth into becomes fair game. For us, these things SHOULD NOT be chewed. […]

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Benefits of Crate Training Your Puppy

What are the benefits of crate training a puppy, you ask? Is crate training necessary? And what is involved in crate training? If you have a puppy, or plan on buying or adopting a puppy in Saratoga Springs NY in the near future, these may be some of the questions you have. Although crate training is not necessary […]

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Puppy Training: Finding The Right Dog Trainer For Your Dog

Puppy training can be a difficult process, but it doesn’t mean you cannot train your puppy to be well behaved. Finding the right dog trainer for your puppy is job #1! First I highly recommend finding a good dog trainer in the Saratoga, Queensbury, Clifton Park, Latham, Schenectady NY area and sign up for obedience classes. […]

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Naming Your Puppy: Choosing The Perfect Puppy Name

Naming your puppy is an exercise in fun, but it’s also a big decision! Choosing the perfect puppy name for your newest family member can take some thought and planning. Here are a few suggestions when picking a name for your puppy that will suit him or her from puppyhood on: Length: The fewer syllables in your dogs name […]

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Treats And Dog / Puppy Training

If there’s one thing most dogs love it’s food. Treats and dog training go hand in hand. When used properly, food can greatly speed up the training and learning process. Follow these simple recommendations below when training your dog with food. 1. When training your dog or puppy find a food that they can identify with training time. […]

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Puppies and Chewing – Puppy Chewing Prevention Tips!

For all dogs – including puppies – chewing is a normal habit that can obviously become a problem once they start getting into things they shouldn’t. Below are some suggestions to puppy chewing prevention. Give your puppy enough exercise – tired puppies get into less trouble. Encourage appropriate chewing – Give them bones or chew toys to help with teething. […]

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