Today's Dog Trainer Club

So you got a new puppy. You bring him/her home and then it begins. Your puppy is a biting machine. Your puppy bites everything and everyone. It is cute at first, but then it starts to hurt. The teeth are incredibly sharp. The question is, “how do you stop it?” The truth is, stopping puppies from bitting can be difficult. However, it is possible by following some guidelines and tips. Below we will discuss some of the best tips that you can use in order to stop puppy biting. Yelp One of the best and easiest ways to get your puppy to realize that biting is not good is by yelping. You can let out a simple but loud “Yelp” when they bite you. This mimics what other puppies would do when they are playing with one another. Therefore, this is a good tactic to use and it should work on most dogs. Some dogs do not respond to this tactic and only get more excited. A good way to avoid your puppy from getting more excited is to avoid touching them after you “yelp.” Turn Your Back Another goo...

Crate training puppies is something that a lot of people are nervous about but that can actually be easier than you think. To your puppy, a crate can be a very pleasant environment, if you make it seem that way. Some puppies are, naturally, a little nervous the first time they get into a crate, but over time they become a quiet, safe, secure and familiar place where a dog enjoys spending time. Crate training puppies is easiest if you build on your dog's natural instincts - which are to make dens. In the wild, a dog would use its den as a place to go to sleep, hide from predators, and also take care of its family. Yes, dogs still like to spend time running free, but they do appreciate having somewhere to hide out during a thunder storm or if there are other stimuli in the house that they find unfamiliar and stressful. What Are Crates Used For? The main reason to use a crate is to help with house training. Puppies learn very quickly that they should not soil their dens. If you can ge...