by ffdt | Nov 11, 2024 | Puppies
As a trainer I’ve done my fair share of work with young puppies – whether it’s raising them for myself and other people or helping clients with their new pups. I just brought home a new puppy and he’s given me the perfect opportunity to really discuss puppy...
by ffdt | Oct 16, 2023 | Behavior, Puppies, Training
Puppies are great! Adorable little sponges that (typically) want to be near you instead of venturing far away, learn new behaviors fairly quickly, recall pretty well, and seem to learn so much in those first few precious months home. And then they hit 6 months and...
by ffdt | Sep 13, 2023 | Puppies
All About Socialization By Rachel Moseley The critical socialization period for puppies is between 3-12 weeks of age. Ideally the breeder you’ve gotten your puppy from has started this for you with carefully planned exposures and socialization opportunities prior to...
by ffdt | Sep 12, 2023 | Puppies
Rachel and Shanthi run the puppy training and socialization course at NWA School for Dogs. Here are the most commonly asked questions and their answers. Potty Training Understanding puppy development -what can they do by what age Physical development of the muscles...
by ffdt | Dec 2, 2016 | Puppies
Over the last 20 years of training and raising dogs, I’ve come up with the following top tips for how to help you and your puppy transition to a life of harmony. Have realistic expectations. If your pup is only 10 weeks old let’s not expect a perfect...
