Bringing a new puppy into your home is an exciting and joyful experience, but it also comes with its share of challenges. Among the most common issues new puppy owners face are chewing, biting, and jumping up. These behaviors, while natural, can be frustrating and...
Rainy days can put a damper on your dog’s usual outdoor adventures, but that doesn’t mean your furry friend has to spend the day feeling cooped up and bored. With a bit of creativity and some indoor space, you can engage your pup in activities that...
I want to take a few minutes to talk about “reactive dogs” since we seem to be seeing more of them in the “covid puppy” set. These are 1.5 to now 3 yr old dogs who are leash reactive or fear reactive. This could look like your dog lunging, barking, growling at the...
Lisa Deal, Creekside Doodles We’ve been on the topic of nuisance behaviors this week and another super annoying behavior is jumping. Have you ever gone to a friend or family member’s house only to have their dog accost you at the door, jumping up to get in your face...
Early socialization is SO important for your puppy so that he can become a well rounded, confident dog. Before you even meet your baby, we begin working on this. At two days old my kids are allowed to start handling each puppy several times a day. This gets them used...
