DEAR CRITTER CORNER>>We have a new puppy and would love to start training and socializing her right away, but our vet said she can’t go on walks until she’s had a couple more shots. Is there a way to ...

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I’ve talked a lot about socialization in my columns, but what exactly is it, and how does it happen? The dictionary defines socialization as the process of learning to behave in a way that’s socially ...

Taking care of a puppy is not easy. They nip, go to the bathroom in the house, and bark constantly. Training your puppy can bring some order back into your household and set you up for a great ...

Last week, I talked about how to raise a puppy that doesn’t bite by training for bite inhibition. In part two, I want to share with you several other ways you can reduce the chances of your dog ever ...

Are you looking for a way to train and socialize your German shepherd dog? Check out this training and socialization video to see how I train and socialize my dogs. In this video, you'll learn ...

Many dogs exhibit some form of assertive/aggressive behavior throughout their lifetime. There are many causes of aggression, stemming from lack of litter mate socialization, limited dog-dog ...

Dogs who are past their puppy years may be set in their ways—but that doesn’t mean that training them is a lost cause. Whether you adopt or foster an adult dog, depending on their background, ...

DEAR CRITTER CORNER>>We have a new puppy and would love to start training and socializing her right away, but our vet said she can’t go on walks until she’s had a couple more shots. Is there a way to ...