guides · puppybehavior · puppytraining
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Use the Environment to Set Your Dog Up For Success This blog about strategies for managing mouthing in dogs is the final in a 3-part series. If you missed them, you can read Part I and Part 2. Most interventions aim to limit your dog’s mouthing while also reinforcing behaviors you like. Many people struggle [ ]
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guides · puppybehavior · puppytraining
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Strategies to Reduce Mouthing I’m excited to tell you that you have many strategies available to help reduce mouthing in your pup. Chances are that you’ll need a combination of strategies in order to make a dent in this natural, and therefore very common, behavior. 🐕 Key takeaway: Even though mouthing is normal for dogs, [ ]
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puppybehavior · puppytraining · guides
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
What is Mouthing in Dogs? Whether you have a puppy, a young dog, or an adult dog, you have likely experienced mouthing. Mouthing is when a dog places their teeth on human skin or clothing. Although it can look similar to biting, it is generally considered a different behavior. Mouthing is extremely common in dogs [ ]
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guides · picking-up-new-puppy · puppycare · travel
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Bringing home a puppy can be exciting and scary It pays off to be prepared before you bring your new puppy home for the first time Bringing home an 8-week-old puppy is equal parts magical and overwhelming. If youre feeling excited and a little terrified, you’re completely normal. One way to help quell the terror [ ]
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guides · tips
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Bringing home a new puppy is so exciting. We know this firsthand—we bring our new girl home in just a few weeks, and we are overjoyed and so excited to meet her. Like many future puppy parents, we’ve been busy researching supplies, prepping the house, and imagining life with a puppy underfoot when we realized [ ]
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guides · puppies-com
Angela B. ·
Finding a puppy on Puppies.com is an exciting and rewarding experience. Bringing your new puppy home marks the start of a lifelong bond—but it also comes with big responsibilities. Whether you’re adopting your first puppy or adding another furry friend to the family, Puppies.com’s Puppy Adoption 101 Guide is your trusted resource for everything from [ ]
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featured · family-needs · breed-consideration · guides · puppies-com · behavior
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Bringing Home a new puppy to a household is one of the most rewarding experiences for a family.
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guides · socialization
Mckenzie I. ·
Early socialization is vital for puppies, shaping their confidence and behavior for successful adult life.
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behavior · guides · training
Angela B. ·
Training your dog is essential to building a strong bond and encouraging positive behaviors. If youve heard about clicker training but think its only for puppies, think again! Clicker training is a fun and effective method for dogs of all ages—even your well-behaved adult dog can benefit. In this guide, we’ll explore how clicker training [ ]
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