5 easy steps – how to use our new puppy planner
- By Peg
- Categories: Resources, UP News Bulletin
- May 29, 2022
There is plenty of research that shows how actually writing down your to-do list and schedule for the day makes you feel more engaged in the task at hand. And once your puppy training is complete, the physical planner becomes an artifact — a time capsule, if you will — of that time spent happenings.
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: Dog Toys, Kids and Puppies, 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