Leashes aren’t just essential for walks — we always recommend young pups to be on leash INSIDE the house too (under your supervision, of course)! Why? They help keep your pup out of trouble, give you leverage, allows you to redirect...

Many puppy parents focus on teaching commands like Sit, Down, Place, and Stay right away. While that is awesome, the real focus at this age should also be building the foundations that make all training easier. Think:- balancing aff...

Puppies go through so many phases — including fear phases. Things and people that didn’t seem to bother them before now can seem scary. But it’s not ALWAYS a fear phase. Some pups genetically may be more fearful. So how do you know the ...

Potty accidents are an expected part of puppyhood when you first bring home your puppy. But after several weeks if your puppy still seems confused as to where to go and is consistently having accidents, it’s time to tighten things up!Th...

Puppies go through regression phases, one of them being during adolescence! Your pup can be doing amazing with their crate schedule, be potty trained, respond wonderfully to their commands, then all of a sudden at 6-months-old it’s like you’ve ...

For many pups, this is natural! They’re outside, they take a break, and they go potty! For others…this may not feel as natural and they need to be trained how to do it. (Aka help them feel comfortable, safe, encouraged and “shown” what to do.)<...

Many puppies LOVE to be outside and would spend all their time out there if possible! For others, it can be a large scarier place with unpredictable loud noises, new sights they haven’t seen and can leave them feeling more fearful. So w...

Some pups acclimate to the crate right away, while others need some time to adjust. But even puppies who love it can still bark or whine inside to be let out. Opening the crate while your pup is at their noisiest could accidentally rewa...

There’s so much you can do to prepare for your new puppy…but separation anxiety isn’t something most new pup parents are ready to deal with when it happens.The endless crying, howling, panting, barking, scratching — it can be A LOT. And...

You’ve been anticipating this day and now it’s finally here: time to bring your puppy home!Sooo what do you do after you get them? What SHOULD you do? What SHOULDN’T you do? How do you set up your home? What do you DO with them?!

It’s a thing: there’s a lot of small breed pups who like to bark and even growl at dogs bigger than them. But why is this?! Are they trying to look tough? Appear bigger than they are? Try to give a warning?Check out the timestamps to fin...

Is your puppy always biting at your hands and gnawing on your fingers? It’s definitely one of their favorite (but also painful!) things to do.Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us e...

Potty training is tough enough — but throw in some bitter cold temperatures and snow, and it’s a whole other challenging level added! Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wed...

Crate training is an important part of everyday life for young puppies — but when do you know your pup is ready for more time OUT of the crate?! We know YOU’RE probably ready for it — but that may not mean your puppy is quite yet!<...

One of the most painful (literally!) parts of puppyhood is dealing with puppy biting! Those puppy teeth are SHARP. Pups don’t know their strength yet, and they can get super mouthy with everything and anything!Check out the timestamps t...

What’s the best time to start training your puppy? YESTERDAY!! The next best time? RIGHT NOW!!Yes this includes even if you juuust brought home your sweet little 8-week-old puppy who’s sleeping 90% of the day! Now the training sessions ...

Confidence and independence help puppies grow into pups who can be in the crate without barking, away from you without crying, and being trusted when you’re out of the house! But, of course, there are steps to help get you there!Check o...

 If you know us, you know we’re big fans of using a crate for puppies! When used correctly, there are so many wonderful benefits for both you AND your pup. But how much time OUT of the crate should your puppy be getting? There’s lo...

Puppies whining when you step away is very common — especially for brand new young pups! (And even more common in certain breeds.)So what do you do and what CAN you do if your pup is having trouble settling without you around? C...

Kids (usually) are so excited to meet grandma’s new pup! Until teeth get involved and the playful nips can turn into stressful (and even scary!) visits for the young kids.Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d ...

Waking up to a wet crate? 😩 It happens…and it’s not fun.The good news? With the right routine, those messy mornings don’t last forever. Your pup can learn to sleep soundly through the night (and so can you!). Check out...

Wondering if it’s time to let your pup sleep outside the crate? Pup parents are often eager to get to this phase! The truth: giving nighttime freedom too soon can backfire…but with the right foundation, it becomes a milestone you’ll

You’re getting a new puppy, which you know is going to be a lot of work. But you also have to GO to work! So how do you manage a new puppy in your life with work life?Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like...

We are huge fans of hand feeding puppies when they’re young to engage and work with them for their food. But, there comes a time when pups do need to eat from their own bowl as well. And sometimes certain pups aren’t big fans of that!Ch...

Food is a powerful motivator and reward and (in our opinion!) a vital part of the puppy training process! Sure, it can be a little annoying to always need to have their food on you ready to use, and NO this is not a forever thing…but for young ...