Puppy Advice & Training Guides

Puppy training starts from the moment your puppy comes home. At first, the aim isn't perfect obedience or long training sessions. It's about helping your puppy understand everyday life, building good habits, and creating clear communication between you. This Puppy Training 101 guide covers the foundations every new puppy owner should know, including when to start training, positive reinforcement, recall, lead walking, and other useful everyday skills. Short, consistent, and e

Are trained dogs happier? Training alone doesn't automatically make a dog happier, but the right kind of training can contribute to a dog's well-being. It can provide mental stimulation, improve communication between dog and owner, build confidence, and help a dog understand what is expected of them. The important distinction is how the dog is trained. Training should be appropriate for the individual dog and should build confidence rather than creating fear or unnecessary st

The reality of dog ownership vs expectations.