So what’s the next step? Fret not; we’ve got you covered:
Step 1: Do Your Homework!
Before you drop by the local rescue or shelter and fall in love with a dog that may outgrow the weight restrictions of your apartment building, invest some time researching breeds that will best fit your situation. Consider the dog’s weight [...]

To determine the amount of dog food to begin with when you start feeding a growing puppy, apply the following steps:
Step 1: Find a dog nutrition chart (use your browser just type in dog nutrition chart) and determine the number of calories per pound of body weight your puppy should have for his age. For [...]

You’ve brought your adorable puppy home and you’re wondering how difficult it’s going to be to housebreak him. If you follow these three easy steps, you should be able to housebreak your puppy in no time at all.
Step 1 – for the first two or three days, take your puppy outside to the same spot [...]

Almost everyone loves a well trained, obedient dog. Such a dog is welcome into many places. Also, such a dog is safe, because you, as the owner, have control.
Please, train your dog, for everyone’s sake.
1 – Digging In The Yard
Does your dog dig in the yard? Do you find yourself filling the same [...]

Potty training your dog made easy.
Are you sick of coming home to a pile of poop, or finding a wet spot on your prized rug or carpet? Well I have the solution. These six helpful steps have been proven not to fail. I’ve tried and tested them myself with my dogs with great success. When trying [...]

Teaching your dog the come command is one of the more important things your dog can learn, also its one of the most tricky commands to teach. Although we never intend to place our dogs in unsafe situations, you never know when a situation could arise where the safest place your dog can be is [...]

The single best way to potty train a puppy is to make a plan.  Know exactly how you are going to potty train your dog, whether it is a maltese, a lab, a dachsund, etc.  Plan out a schedule for feeding times, play/walk times, and potty breaks.
Step 1: Decide if you are going to crate [...]

I’m often asked what the fastest way to house train a puppy is.  My response is always this:  consistency and repetition are key when teaching a puppy new a puppy new skill.
Let me explain:  I could give you maybe a dozen techniques for house training your puppy, and I bet you would be tempted to [...]

So you’ve just gotten your adorable new puppy and you love him dearly but he keeps mistaking your home for his restroom.  You find little doggie presents in the most creative places.  Sound familiar?
Well, I’m here to help you solve your puppy’s potty training problems. Most people don’t realize this but potty training a puppy [...]

Australian Shepherds were originally bred as working dogs, and much of those tendencies still remain. Even if you don’t have the need for his herding instincts, you still have much to offer an Aussie and an Aussie has much to offer your family. He needs an energetic family, a nice yard and lots of attention. [...]