Training Plans and Development Overview How Training Frequency Impacts Learning Lemonade Starting with an 8 week old pup The Play Ideas Video Assessment versus training Play is Pay!!! Putting it all together Content versus Context Raising Criteria in Odor Recognition Stuff Creating Behavioral Pathways Training with Food Machines A Puppy named Task Possession, possession, possession! Ten [...]

Environmental Stability Independence/Self Discovery Play/Possession Additional Resources Watch Puppy Trip on YouTube! We're following Trip's training and development beginning at 7 weeks. Click below to watch the playlist on YouTube. Watch here! Independence/Self Discovery Early development of independent behavior Old video, but good content Comparing two puppies Here are two puppies placed in [...]

Adding a puppy to your family is a big decision that comes with lots of preparation. An interview with your prospective pup's breeder is a big part of that.

Most reputable breeders will require you to sign a contract before you bring your new puppy home. How do you know what's typical in a dog breeder contract?

Have a puppy at home who you hope will grow up to be a canine athlete? Here's how to safely get them started across different sports.

You’ve made the decision to welcome a new dog into your family. Now comes the fun part – finding the perfect dog. There’s a lot to consider. Before you commit, ask yourself these five questions. What’s Your Schedule? Think about your lifestyle. Do you work long hours? Struggle to get out the door [...]

Bringing home a puppy who is too young can have lasting effects. So what is the ideal age for a puppy to be when you welcome him into your home?

Responsible purebred breeders help ensure their puppies will grow into happy, healthy dogs. Here are just 10 of the reasons why I'll be buying a purebred puppy. Once I begin looking for a puppy of my own, AKC Marketplace will connect me with a responsible dog breeder who loves their dogs like family. The breeder I [...]

Walk down the dog food aisle of any large pet-supply store, or peruse the shelves at your local pet food shop, and you can quickly become overwhelmed. This is especially true for new puppy owners, and probably even more so for first-time puppy owners. When did it get so complicated? In years past, dog food [...]