How to socialize a puppy while social-distancing
With social-distancing and self-isolation the new normal, we have had to put life as we knew it on hold but there is no pause button on puppy socialization. The critical window in which a puppy forms his or her impressions about his new world ends between 12 and 16 weeks. Puppies who don’t have a wide […]
Top 10 tips for success with a new rescue
If you have decided that giving a dog in need a second chance is the right decision for you and/or your family, congratulations! In the almost 20 years that I’ve worked with clients and their rescues (in addition to my own) I can say with absolute certainty that it is an incredibly rewarding journey. But it’s not […]
Teaching your puppy to share – preventing possession issues
I was commiserating with a client last week over the number of ball-thieving dogs out there whose owners are unable to get the ball back. I admit, it’s mildly amusing to watch them chase their dog around in vain before shrugging helplessly, but mostly it’s annoying for those of us who rely on retrieving activity […]