Generally speaking, submissiveness is a trait that all dog owners yearn to find in their beloved pets. A dog that is obedient and well trained is a joy to have around. However, for all of the blessings that come with a submissive pup, there is most certainly a potential disadvantage to their deference and respect: … Read more

The Fear Period is a unique point in the life of a puppy; not only does it usually appear suddenly, but attempting to resolve fear issues during this stage of puppyhood can leave even seasoned dog owners perplexed. However, do not fear! It won’t last forever, and usually it is actually rather simple to correct … Read more

On the back of almost all dog food bags is a recommended daily serving for a dog. The question we get many times is “How accurate is the recommended daily serving size?” “Is it the same for puppies as for adults?” In this blog, we will do our best to answer these common questions. The … Read more

A major pillar of our Puppy Training Institute is House Training which includes potty training, crate training, stair training, jump training and chew training. We have different levels of house training for every puppy program. We have a detailed list of goals found on our Puppy Training Institute page. Below are the potty training goals … Read more

For this blog post, I want to focus on the “come” command. This command is one of the most unusual of all commands because it’s more than just an obedience command. “Sit”, “Stay”, “Lay”, “Heel” and many others are simply obedience commands that an English Golden Retriever can master after hours of repetition with distractions. … Read more

This is a great question that I receive quite often from clients. Many of our clients have other pets like Golden Retrievers, other dogs, cats, horses and more. How do we effectively introduce your puppy to “the pack?” First, realize that there is a pack structure. You may not know it, but it’s there. If … Read more