This weekend I heard my young neighbor trying to get her exuberant, adolescent dog leashed for a walk. “Sit, Riley.” “Riley, sit.” “SIT, Riley.” “SIT! SIT, RILEY!” “RIIIIIILEEEEEY! SIT! SIT! SIT!!” What don’t we know? Puppies don’t speak English. And oh, by the way, shouting at someone who doesn’t understand English does nothing to aid …
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Puppy Meet and Greet – Socialization
I knew I was in good hands when Honey’s breeder asked me to read an article on puppy socialization. Research into dog behavior shows that puppies are at a critical time between 8-12 weeks old for being exposed to new people and experiences. For that reason, we’ve been advised to make sure Honey meets at …
DIY Food Toys = Puppy Joy
Your boat dog will benefit from being fed from a toy–especially if you start when they’re a puppy. Here are some easy DIY food toys you can make from trash you already have.