How To Train A Dream Dog Blog

Congrats on your new puppy! One of the most important life skills your puppy needs to learn is how to use the puppy crate, and absolutely love it. Being comfortable in the crate is key to an easy adjustment. So knowing what size crate is best for your puppy’s safety and comfort is essential. There…

Ok, you’re probably desperate for some help with that puppy biting. Most new puppy owners find this phase the most challenging of all. I get it, and I'm here to help! Let’s start right away with one tip on what NOT to do. Don’t speak! Yes, really! Do NOT do what humans naturally want to…

Before you begin obedience training, it may be time to level up your dog training skills to achieve the best results with your pup. Maybe you have a good handle on the basics but feel like you and your dog need just a little bit better communication to help your dog understand what you want.…

Many puppy owners who join our program are surprised to learn that some of the other popular dog training programs continue to promote obsolete and ineffective dog training methods and techniques. And following that advice is like sending your child to a school that still uses spanking and paddling to manage a child’s behavior. For…

I think it’s great that you recognize that training is important because, unless we teach our pets what we expect, we could end up with a lifetime of frustrated humans and confused dogs. That’s why I get so excited about sharing the best approach to training your dog or a new puppy – a method…

With the variety of dog treats on the market, how do you know which are the best puppy training treats to motivate your dog? I'm going to let you in on a little secret. When it comes to puppy treats for training, one size does not fit all! I’ll bet you didn’t realize that there…

We feel it’s essential that every puppy owner learns how to set up a puppy playpen and crate, and here’s why… A common mistake new puppy owners make is giving their puppies access to the whole home right away. And it leads to a lot of preventable problems like accidents on surfaces that are not…

If you’re a first-time puppy owner… or it’s been a while since a new puppy was welcomed into your home… you’re probably wondering what to expect in your puppy’s first year! As you’ll see in Puppy Training 101, there is a lot of change that happens during a puppy’s first year. Puppy’s first year includes…

Knowing what to teach an 8-week-old puppy can make puppy’s transition into your family smoother, especially during the first few weeks. But puppies have so much to learn that you may not know where to start! So I’m going to share six key things you should teach your 8-week-old puppy. If your puppy is a…