the raintown countdown
Your monthly dose of puppy positivity in a bite-sized 5-minute read.
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Training Tips
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Short Reflection
Puppy Socialization: What, When & How
Did you know a puppy’s socialization window starts as early as three to six weeks of age? This means that by the time you bring your dog home, they are ready to start socializing.
Read on for puppy socialization facts and tips!
Dog Enrichment: Tips & Tricks
Enrichment exercises have been shown to reduce many common problem behaviors, including furniture chewing and leash-pulling.
Read on for some DIY enrichment activity ideas that are fun for both human and dog….
Jumping Up: Solutions for a Natural dog Greeting
When we ask our dog parents which of their dogs like to jump up on people, there is rarely a hand that doesn’t go up. Jumping is a natural behavior for social dogs!
If you are looking to decrease your pup’s jumping, or you are curious about what causes the behavior, read on…
Off-Leash Tips, Dog Park Safety and Dog Friendly Spaces
Off-leash play time is an important part of caring for social dogs. Many unwanted behaviors, including leash pulling, lunging, and barking, can be improved by giving your dog a few dog park outings each week!
Dog Chewing: Tips For A Necessary Habit
Chewing is a very important pastime (with evolutionary importance!) for your dog, and it is not an act of resentment, a result of teething, or a sign of mental disorder.
Read on for chew-training tips!
Kids and Dogs: 3 Don’ts
To avoid conflict and to keep everyone safe, I recommend a puppy safe zone that your child cannot access, especially for meal times and rest times. Use a baby gate or a separate room where your pup can unwind without the sticky-fingered (albeit loveable) interruptions of your children.
Preparing your Dog for Spooky Season & Puppy Socials
Halloween is approaching - cue the fireworks, door knocking, and happy kiddos!
If your pup is sensitive to sounds or has never experienced fireworks before, here are a few tips to help you prepare:
1) Play fireworks, door knocking and children laughing sounds from YouTube or Spotify at a low volume and pair with high value treats. Slowly increase the volume only when your pup is comfortable at the current level….
To Buy or Adopt, To Alpha or Not
Do you, in fact, need to show your dog you're the boss?
In a word. No.
An American biologist, David Mech, drew on studies - and conducted studies himself - of wolves taken from different packs and placed into confinement…
