meritdogtrainerWhen is my puppy ready for training?Your puppy is ready to learn as young as 8 weeks. A puppy is constantly learning through observing the environment. They watch you, other...
Merit DayWhen to start a puppy on a leash?A puppy can start to learn to walk on a leash as early as 10 weeks of age. They are beginning the stage of development where they are...
Merit DayPuppy GamesFollow The Leader Walk in a direction and encourage your puppy to follow after you. If the puppy gets ahead of you or goes in the wrong...
Merit Day6 Tips that Teach Your Puppy Self-ControlPlace your hands on your puppy's shoulders, neck, and chest area applying slight pressure (like a weighted blanket) while talking calmly...
Merit Day6 Tips that Teach Your Puppy How to Walk Nicely on a LeashPlay follow the leader games with lots of stops and go and give encouragement when the puppy copies your lead. Keep your head and eyes...
Merit DaySix Tips that Teach Your Puppy How to "Learn to Earn"Slow down and give time and space for your puppy to problem solve and figure out what actions will get it what it wants. Use immediate...