by Dee Hoult | Jun 1, 2019 | Dog Training, Life with Dogs, Puppy Training
When bringing home a new puppy, the critical socialization period is from 8-11 weeks of age. Unfortunately missing this window can result in your puppy going through a “fear period”, or just being behaviorally damaged for most its life. Most new puppy owners do not...
by Dee Hoult | Jan 17, 2018 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
The vast majority of people are under the impression that when they first get their puppy they need to wait until the dog is nearing 6 months to begin training. However, dogs can learn concepts like basic obedience through clicker training as early as four weeks old....
by Dee Hoult | Oct 31, 2017 | Dog Training, Life with Dogs, Puppy Training
You just picked up your new puppy or adopted a new dog and now you’re fighting through the task of housebreaking. This issue tends to be the one that plagues owners the most. “What is the most effective and least emotionally harmful way to help my new dog or puppy...
by Dee Hoult | Apr 15, 2014 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
You’re sitting peacefully on your back patio enjoying the summer Miami breeze, your dog is lounging quietly at your feet. You’re listening to the sound of birds chirping and the South Florida palm trees are swaying. You take a sip of your freshly squeezed lemonade,...
by Dee Hoult | Apr 10, 2014 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
There is an age old argument about puppy training classes between dog trainers and veterinarians. I am blessed that most vets in Miami agree that you absolutely cannot wait until a puppy is fully vaccinated to start the socialization process. The critical window for...
