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Puppy training 101: 10 tips to prepare your dog for success

Posted May 22, 2023

Cute corgi puppy wrapped in a blanket. Talk with your vet about starting your dog on medication to protect him from parasites including flea and tick prevention, as well as heartworm prevention.

Raising a puppy takes work and patience. Use DogsBestLife.com’s Puppy Training 101 guide to give your puppy the best possible start in life.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies, Top Stories Tagged With: Crate training, Dog training tips, Neutering and spaying, Potty training, Socialization

No more mess: Understand how long it takes to potty train a puppy

Posted May 19, 2023

Potty train a puppy photo illustration. You can potty train a puppy in as little as two weeks with consistency and patience. Full housebreaking may take up to three months.

You can potty train a puppy in as little as two weeks with consistency and patience. Full housebreaking may take up to three months.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Potty training

How long does it take to train a puppy? Help dog master basic skills

Posted May 13, 2023

Raising a puppy can be challenging and it generally takes between 6 months to a year to fully train them, including potty training, crate training, basic commands and more.

It generally takes between 6 months to a year to fully train a puppy, including potty training, crate training, basic commands and more.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Crate training, Dog training tips, Dog walks, Potty training

11 must-know tips for crate training your dog

Posted February 15, 2023

Large dog explores a wire crate. Crate training your dog: Start by choosing the right type and crate size, and determine the right spot for the crate.

Crate training your dog: Start by choosing the right type and crate size, and determine the right spot for the crate.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Crate training, Dog training tips, Potty training

Use 5 simple fixes to solve puppy potty training regression

Posted December 20, 2022

Happy Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. If your puppy shows puppy potty training regression, don't stress. If you’ve successfully potty-trained your puppy once, you can certainly do it again. Consistency is critical; you may need to reestablish your basic routines.

Puppy potty training regression is a common issue, and there are a few helpful strategies for getting your dog back on track.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Dog training tips, Potty training

How to crate train a puppy: Use 7 easy steps to master crate training

Posted December 15, 2022

French bulldog peeks out of crate. Crate train a puppy to help keep your dog safe.

Use consistency and discipline to crate train a puppy. This helps your dog develop independence and creates a safe space.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Crate training, Dog safety, Dog training tips, Potty training

5 reasons to create a healthy daily routine for your dog

Posted November 27, 2022

Maltese puppy sits on a striped rug. Creating a daily routine for dogs makes it easier to take care of them, potty train, and reduce separation anxiety fears.

Creating a daily routine for dogs makes it easier to take care of them, potty train, and reduce separation anxiety fears.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Crate training, Dog food, Dog manners, Potty training

Use schedule, love, patience to create puppy potty training success

Posted November 1, 2022

Boxer puppy in fenced yard. Puppy potty training takes months of patience and love. Dogs want to make their owners happy and will learn to go potty with the proper routine and positive reinforcement.

Puppy potty training takes patience and love. Dogs learn to go potty with the proper routine and positive reinforcement.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Dog training tips, Potty training

Try 10 strategies to help calm down your hyper puppy

Posted September 17, 2022

Bichon Poodle mix runs through yard. Having a hyper puppy can be exhausting, but there are ways to cope. Try seven tips that will help you manage your pup's energy levels.

Having a hyper puppy can be exhausting, but there are ways to cope. Try ten tips that will help you manage your pup’s energy levels.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Canine exercise, Crate training, Dog manners, Dog sleep, Dog training tips, Potty training, Separation anxiety

7 puppy tips for a successful first week

Posted January 15, 2022

Collection of adorable puppies including Golden and Labrador retrievers, Jack Russell Terrier, Bulldog, Pug and Beagle. Bringing home a puppy is a big responsibility. Use these first-week puppy tips to establish a strong, healthy relationship with your puppy.

Bringing home a puppy is a big responsibility. Use these first-week puppy tips to establish a strong, healthy relationship with your puppy.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Dog training tips, Potty training, Puppy-proof

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