All Things Puppyhood

If you're fostering these are great to cover in press 'n seal wrap, drop a paper bowl in and feed the puppies. They are prefectly weighted and won't slide around as much.

I like these x-small soft toys with squeakers for small puppies.

This fun toy comes in the shape and form of a colorful werewolf, and keeps dogs entertained and engaged with the playful squeaking and crinkling sounds it makes when played with. Only at PetSmart.

Once our puppies have a lot of experience hearing the verbal cues “ Sit ” and “ Down ” right before being lured and prompted into position, we are ready…

What You’ll Need Kibble Hungry pup that doesn’t need to relieve and isn’t tired Quiet area at home without distractions luring Before “Sit” and “Down”:…

It is very important to help your puppy learn from a young age that the crate is not a punishment, it is a safe space for them to chill. This is critical for your own pet or for foster puppies in particular.

Food and verbal encouragement are great ways to do this! For the first introduction, drop a couple pieces of kibble into the crate and allow the puppy to find the food.

GOOD NEXT STEP: Socialization to Build Confidence The Bucket Game (Level 1 – Food Comes to You)

START HERE. I believe in relationship based training. I learned it when training guide dogs.It is very important to understand this as it is how you approach everything.