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Puppy Games

Follow The Leader When you first reunite with your dog after being away, do not pet the dog for a few minutes. Minimize eye contact and...

6 Tips that Teach Your Puppy Self-Control

Place your hands on your puppy's shoulders, neck, and chest area applying slight pressure (like a weighted blanket) while talking calmly...

6 Tips that Teach Your Puppy How to Walk Nicely on a Beach

Play follow the leader games with lots of stops and go and give encouragement when the puppy copies your lead. Keep your head and eyes...

Six Tips that Teach Your Puppy How to "Learn to Earn"

Slow down and give time and space for your puppy to use to problem solve what actions will get it what it wants. Use immediate...