Posted by SmarterCanines on Dec 30th, 2010 | 0 comments
“Puppies always available.” Hmmm.
As people look for a new family dog, they often they search online or in the newspaper. They then zero in on a few ads and the breed they are looking for. You are supposed to feel good because it says, “puppies raised in our home.” For me, the alarms go off in my head when the same ad or website lists four other breeds of puppies which are also available....
Posted by SmarterCanines on Jun 2nd, 2010 | 4 comments
Dealing With Pet “Accidents”
It’s easy to remember to reward your puppy after they eliminate outside. When you discover an accident they had inside, don’t punish them. I’ve heard all the stories of what people will do to try and change this behavior – yelling, swatting their nose or head with the newspaper or even rubbing their nose in it. These behaviors on your part simply don’t...