Author Archives for Sydney
Traction Matters To Your Pup
- By Sydney
- Categories: Getting Started, Prevention, Puppy People
- May 28, 2023

What a Girl Dog Wants A bite of cat poo, the allure of rolling on a dead bird, or the opportunity to sniff a butt are a few of the ways our preferences may differ from our dogs. Then there are the less obvious things like home decor. A Slippin and A Slidin Sometimes environments… View Article
There’s A Dog Toy For That!
- By Sydney
- Categories: Life Skills, Kids and Puppies, How Dogs Learn, Prevention, Games
- November 8, 2022

To preface this post… These tips are not meant to replace quality time spent with your puppy. Nothing beats that! Also, Ultimate Puppy has no affiliation with the toy brands that are recommended here. It’s not always a problem that needs solving I coach people with puppies. Puppies bite. This is not a behavior that… View Article
Be a Doggie Detective
- By Sydney
- Categories: Life Skills, How Dogs Learn, Mindfulness Musings
- August 8, 2022

“Why will my dog go in the pool at doggie camp, but won’t when we’re at home?” Unravel the mystery of your dog’s behavior. Is there something going on with your dog that has you baffled? Think of it as an opportunity to be a doggie detective. Rather than a problem to solve it’s a… View Article
How to ‘Train’ a Puppy
- By Sydney
- Categories: Life Skills, Getting Started, How Dogs Learn, Mindfulness Musings
- July 12, 2022

Connection and choice, or control – what does this mean for you and your dog? When we let go of the idea of control and our goals become centered around the concept of building trust and connection we experience an enhanced relationship with our dog. Let go of old notions of control, compliance, and outdated… View Article
Long lines
- By Sydney
- Categories: Life Skills, Getting Started, Socialization, Games
- October 6, 2021

A long line is a wonderful piece of equipment. Whenever you are in an environment where you feel comfortable and safe to use one, these lines will give you the freedom to have fun and train. Combined with great training and yummy treats they can also help stop a puppy from pulling on the leash…. View Article
Puppy Personals
- By Sydney
- Categories: Getting Started, How Dogs Learn, Prevention, Mindfulness Musings
- August 10, 2021

Meet My Puppy My make-believe puppy Petronilla has shared a bio. What is the point of this fanciful canine caper? A look at life from your pup’s view. When Petronilla writes about herself she doesn’t list going for leisurely walks on a busy sidewalk as her favorite way to spend an afternoon. She might also… View Article
3 Dog Toys That You Should Have
- By Sydney
- Categories: Kids and Puppies, Dog Toys, Getting Started, How Dogs Learn, Prevention, Games
- June 11, 2021

From humble beginnings to a multi-billion dollar industry, dog toys have come a long way. Funny though, I know many dogs who prefer a broken-down soccer ball found at the park or a plastic bottle to the latest and greatest dog toy. That said, I am a self-proclaimed dog toy fan. During this pandemic, I… View Article
Kids and Puppies – Tips for Success
- By Sydney
- Categories: Life Skills, Kids and Puppies, Getting Started, How Dogs Learn, Prevention
- April 21, 2021

Disturbing Trends Dog bites are on the rise. More folks getting puppies, more kids home with puppies. And, a big misunderstanding about what the early days of raising a puppy need to include. Simon Usborne’s recent article in The Guardian, Dog-Bite Britain: the problem with the pandemic puppy explosion explores potential causes for the uptick… View Article
Puppy Training Plans
- By Sydney
- Categories: Life Skills, Getting Started, How Dogs Learn
- February 23, 2021

A new puppy means puppy training. This is where a plan comes in handy. You very likely have a plan for your bathroom and crate training. You are rolling with your socialization plan too. What I want to talk about here are short training plans for teaching your puppy the foundation behaviors that will evolve… View Article
How To Manage Puppy Biting
- By Sydney
- Categories: Getting Started, How Dogs Learn, Prevention, House Training
- November 23, 2020

There is no magic answer for how to stop puppy biting. Curious young canines use their mouth for exploration. Their teeth are sharp and puppy biting can easily get folks feeling rattled and edgy. Along with your new pup you can expect to encounter some puppy biting but it does not need to be exasperating…. View Article