How long does it take to train a puppy? A puppy may begin learning simple cues and household routines within days or weeks, but dependable behavior usually develops over several months. Training also continues as the puppy matures and encounters new environments and distractions. The answer depends largely on what you mean by “trained.” House…
Puppy separation anxiety signs can include excessive whining, destructive behavior, drooling, pacing, house soiling, and attempts to escape when the puppy is left alone. Separation anxiety is a distress response rather than spite or deliberate misbehavior, but similar behaviors can also have other causes. Looking at when the behavior occurs, how intense it is, and…
A puppy socialization checklist is a structured plan for introducing your new puppy to different people, animals, environments, sounds, surfaces, and handling experiences. The first three months of life are considered the primary socialization period, although careful exposure should continue through 16 weeks and beyond. Proper socialization can reduce the risk of fear, avoidance, and…
Puppy eyes are why we adopt them, but those eyes tend to do less and less to get them out of trouble when bad behavior starts. Luckily, puppies are very receptive to learning from you during their formative years, and Off-Leash K9 is here to help get you started on the right paw (er… foot)….
