Your puppy is a very curious and very energetic little creature that requires plenty of attention and affection throughout the day. One way to help burn off the excess energy and to teach them obedience at the same time is via a structure puppy training game. Training your new puppy should start as soon as possible and a routine should be established from the first day she arrives in your home. Similarly, the games should be structured so that she learns to do what you want. Game of Fetch Probably the most popular of all puppy and dog game, quite how a dog knows how to bring back an object to its master and then wag their tail waiting for master to throw the object again so that they can fetch it once more is one of life’s little mysteries. In this game you can teach the dog commands like “Fetch!” to

The puppy collar serves many purposes and can be one of the first things your puppy learns. It enables you to control your energetic puppy, secondly it teaches her to accept you as her leader and finally it allows her to get used to wearing something around her neck – which is essential when you take her out for walks in the morning and evenings. Choosing a collar is relatively simple; just ensure that when it is fitted that you can slip two fingers sideways between her neck and the collar. Not all puppies like to wear a collar. The first time you put it on they may whine, bark or scratch it off with their back legs. If your puppy is becoming very agitated about the collar, instead of taking it off, try to distract her with a toy or a treat so that she temporarily forgets about wearing the collar.

So you've brought a new puppy in to your home and she's already chewed through your sneakers, the cushions, one TV remote, the kid's homework and now has her sights set firmly on the couch. Is it even possible to stop this little furball of destruction? To prevent chewing you need to know why puppies do it. There could be a number of reasons, for example they could be trying to ease some discomfort in their mouth or teeth (particularly if they are growing new teeth around 6-8 weeks), out of boredom, out of curiosity or they might even just like the taste of your old slippers! Chewing helps them explore their surroundings, to discover the taste, texture, hardness of an item, just like a toddler might put a small toy in their mouth. First and foremost, all chewable items need to be stored out of reach. The whole family needs to

Ask any dog owner and they will tell you that the question of how can such a small creature produce so much poop is second only to the meaning of life – there is no known answer. Potty training and accidents around the house are one of the biggest hurdles you will have to overcome with your new puppy and how you train her and the way you handle yourself will go a long way to creating a happy, calm and healthy dog. It is very easy to get angry and upset when you have been doing potty training for many weeks and your puppy looks up at you wagging her tail while sitting next to a small puddle. There are some horror stories on how some dog owners go about puppy potty training which sometimes goes under the guise of housebreaking, but hopefully after reading this guide you will pick