Potty Training

Teaching puppies where to eliminate:
The early training is already paying off. These puppies aren't even 4 weeks old. Learning to eliminate in a box will keep their play area clean, and then transfers to eliminating outside when we start taking them outside on a regular schedule, all day; every day. Good puppies!

Get Busy!
Chloe was taken outside to 'get busy' after waking from a nap. I know she needs to eliminate. You must give your puppy ample time outside to 'get busy' before returning to the house. Chloe was distracted by birds. Notice the way Chloe sits in front of me for attention and affection. PERFECT!! What a good puppy. Then Chloe shows that she knows she needs to wait for an invitation to enter or exit any doorway. This little girl is ready to join her family!

Basic Manners & Skills

Calm puppies:
Never reward an excited puppy. These puppies have learned that they must be calm to get what they desire - freedom! The same rules apply to opening a residential door or opening a kennel door. All four feet must be on the floor. No crying. No barking. REWARD!

"WAIT" - a life saving command:
This vital command will keep your puppy safe. They should never enter or exit a doorway without an invitation to do so.

Teaching your puppy not to bite:
This video shows you how to give a quick two finger 'pop' on the chest or neck of a puppy who is using her teeth. You will have to do this over and over and over again for your puppy to learn that teeth can never be used on humans, but are okay when your puppy is playing with other dogs or puppies. The 'pop' simulates a bite similar to what their mother would do to stop inappropriate behavior. After the puppy calms down, you should give your puppy something she can sink her teeth into... a dog toy!

Teaching puppies not to fear the water:
The life jacket provides support so that the puppy does not have to struggle to move forward, and it keeps their head above water. Watch her tail wag! Of course, any puppy who reside in a residence with a pool need to learn where the stairs are to exit as part of their initial training. A puppy should never be left near the pool unsupervised.

Health Exam:
Miss Red from Adelaide's litter, now known as Gigi, receives an exam for her Health Certificate at 8 weeks of age. Her temperature is normal. Her fecal exam was negative - no parasites. I like the way Gigi greets the doctor in a submissive stance, but with her tail wagging. She means no harm! I thought you'd enjoy seeing one of the exams for a Health Certificate. I stopped the video before Gigi received her first set of puppy vaccinations (although she was a very brave girl!)