Puppy Academy

Training timeline for puppies

Puppies’ first life lessons start while they’re still at the breeder, with their mom and siblings, learning and observing all the time. When you fetch your puppy and arrive home, this learning process continues. He has to learn so much in the first few weeks. It is up to you, his pet parent, to ensure […]

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What puppy school is all about

Puppy classes are more than just teaching your dog a few tricks. Both of you will learn so much about each other, how to communicate and understand each other, and what to expect of each other. This will also help you to build a stronger bond with your puppy, which is why it is so

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Choosing puppy scorecard

[emaillocker]It’s hard to remember the temperaments and personalities of each of the puppies you viewed. To make it easier for you, here is a scorecard to keep track of who you saw, and where. Puppies you saw Puppy 1 Puppy 2 Puppy 3 Puppy 4 Puppy 5 Breeder           Special markings

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Quiz: Ready for a dog, or not?

[emaillocker]If you really want a dog but are not sure if you and your family should get one, it might be worthwhile taking this quiz. Answer these questions – as honestly as possible – to get a nudge in the right direction.   Why do you want a dog? a. The neighbours have one. b.

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Naming your furbaby

  There is a reason why there are books filled with possible names for babies – it is because naming your child isn’t such an easy task. They will have to bear that name for the rest of their lives. The same goes for dogs. Start thinking of names for your new fur-baby before he

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