Should I use a crate?

Use a crate and don’t feel it is restraining or unfair. It is a very important piece of equipment. Getting used to a crate is a must. Start your puppy in the crate young. Use it as a getaway from everyday activity, a resting place. It is part of not being...

How do I begin leash and collar training?

Start your leash and collar training early. You should already have the collar on the puppy. Make it easy by starting to hold the collar with some pressure to stop the puppy. This restraint will be the beginning of leash training. I never go to just pressure from the...

How do I make sure my dog likes other people?

I am raising a number of puppies each year. In upbringing, their owners or masters have a tremendous influence on the development of a dog’s behavior. I feel that with good breeding and from entire families of good dogs your chances are greater for having a good...