How can my kids help with training the dog?

Your kids can help with training and they should! You will have a dog that respects, listens and loves your kids. Here are some suggestions on things you kids can

The Essential Puppy Training Tool You’ve Never Heard Of

Teresa and the Fuzzy Slippers Dog behavior consultant Teresa Lewin stumbles out of bed at dawn, shoves her feet into her fuzzy slippers, dons her warm housecoat and makes

How to Teach Your Puppy to Love Being Touched by Kids

Desensitizing your puppy to touch is the most essential exercise to do with your puppy and you should do this four times per day for the next week, then every

How to Teach Your Dog to “Leave It” with Positive Reinforcement Training

By Joan Orr I was on my out onto our deck to enjoy a bowl of chips, when the whole bowl slipped out of my hands and the contents spilled onto

Bite-Proofing Your Puppy

By Joan Orr M.Sc. Puppies are furry, friendly and programmed for learning. Now is the time to teach your puppy about the things that people, especially kids might do, that dogs

How to Stop Your Puppy From Biting- Part 2

By Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin This is the second article in our series on how to teach a puppy not to bite. Please note that these instructions are intended to prevent

How to Stop Your Puppy From Biting- Part 4

By Joan Orr This is Part 4 of an ongoing series. We recommend that you read the previous articles since we are not going to repeat anything here. Here is

How to Stop Your Puppy From Biting- Part 5

By Joan Orr M.Sc. This is the fifth in our series about how to stop your puppy from biting. Please read the previous installments, since we won't be repeating information

Clicker Training Basics For Kids and Families

By Joan Orr M.Sc. Clicker training. All the smartest dogs (and cats) in town are talking about it – but what is it exactly? A clicker is a small device that

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