by Jim Burwell | Jan 31, 2013 | Puppies
Did you get a new puppy this past Christmas? Now is right about the time when all those Christmas puppies that were brought into homes at 8 weeks of age are beginning to behave in ways that are not so cute. At 16 weeks of age, the honeymoon is over! I consistently see... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Dec 6, 2012 | Puppies
Christmas is a big time for people to get puppies. I want to emphasize to those of you thinking about getting a puppy that the most important thing to do is to start puppy training from day one. This is truly critical to your new puppy and his life with you. Why?... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Nov 8, 2012 | Puppies
In many cases the cuteness of a puppy simply can’t override bad puppy behavior like jumping and biting. As I sometimes say, ” That cute factor has a short shelf life!” And for some new puppy owners, simple things like jumping and biting or ” just... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Oct 18, 2012 | Puppies
After their first series of puppy lessons most new puppy owners are surprised at the amount of time it takes for puppy training. Why would they think such a thing? Maybe it’s because when I go into their homes to train, and the puppy training is relatively easy for... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Aug 30, 2012 | Puppies
It goes without saying that when you get your cute new puppy, engaging in puppy play should be playful, not painful. But that’s not always the case. Many new puppy owners and their children are sorely disappointed when their new puppy begins to literally bite the hand... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Jul 26, 2012 | Puppies
A whole lot more benefits come your way if you train your puppy “before he grows up” than if you wait. If there’s one thing that I know from all my years of training dogs it is that dogs are learning even if you are not teaching which is why the following is important... [ Read more ]
