Trainer Mikkel Becker offers her top 7 tips for successfully housebreaking a puppy. Patience is key because every pup will pick up the process at his own pace.
Bringing a new puppy home? From house training tips to critical socialization advice, Dr. Marty Becker reveals how to take care of a new puppy.
Housetraining your dog or puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspapers—it calls for vigilance, patience, plenty of commitment and above all, consistency.
Besides being fun for both you and your dog, play is important in preparing your puppy for adult life. Learn the social and physical skills he'll develop.
Dog trainer Mikkel Becker describes how to use positive reinforcement training to help train a dog to walk on slippery floors without being anxious or scared.
Don't think you can train your cat? Think again: Mikkel Becker explains why cat clicker training is not as hard as it sounds and shares how to get started.
The day you brought Buddy home still feels like yesterday. And you've probably documented every moment of his life--from tiny fledgling puppy to full-gro...
If you’ve brought home a new puppy this year or want to teach some new skills to your hunting companion, check out these tips on training dogs for hunting.
Having trouble sticking to an exercise program? Research shows that dogs are actually Nature’s perfect personal trainers—loyal, hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic. And, unlike your friends, who may skip an exercise session because of appointments, extra chores or bad weather, dogs never give you an excuse to forego exercising.
These pet expert tips will keep your puppy, home and yard happy and healthy
Trainer Mikkel Becker explains why a dog might bite another dog and discusses what your next steps may be including medical care, behavior assessment, and training.
When you have a new adult dog come into your life, bonding can be a bit tricky. Trainer Mikkel Becker offers specific tips on how to connect with your new pooch.
OK, we’ve all heard of the “terrible twos” that often overtake previously happy and contented little babies. Well, the same thing happens with our canine friends, just a little sooner than with their human counterparts.
The Puppy Fever Guide: How to Train, Understand, and Love Your New Puppy by SLPL_Cabanne - a staff-created list : It's that time of the year when everyone wants to bring home a puppy. Do you find yourself staring into big, round, innocent eyes that could do no wrong but see that your house has been puppy trashed? Maybe you should check out these recommendations.