Tug of war is a game that dogs LOVE to play. Yet I always get asked the question "Can I play tug of war with my dog?" The short answer is YES! It's is great game for you and your pup. It's easy to play, they love it, it burns lots of energy and tires out […]

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Welcome to Episode 100 of Your New Puppies Podcast! I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you, my amazing listeners. As I reflect back, I started to think about what I've learned and the things I believed before I became a dog trainer. I wanted to share some key lessons with you because unless you've become […]

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The holiday season is a popular time to bring a new puppy into the family. But how we do it can make a big difference in the well being of all involved. Now before I totally burst your bubble, I'm not saying you shouldn't get a puppy this time of year (though there are things to […]

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Why your dog isn't listening depends on a bunch of factors including what your asking them to do, where they are, what you've taught them previously, and more. It's one of the most common questions I get but it's also one of the hardest to answer. I usually need ALOT more information. From my experience, I've narrowed […]

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Just about every dog is going to have some trouble with the hot weather. For some dogs even a slight elevation in temperature will find them seeking out the shade and wanting shorter walks. The heat itself can be tiring for a dog so it tends to shorten walks and activity. This will result in us […]

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Pet insurance isn't the most interesting topic I've ever talked about but it is important. Most often I get the question "is pet insurance worth it?" And I think this is the wrong question. We most often compare it to our own health insurance. But there are key differences that mean we have to think about pet […]

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What do you do when things go wrong between the kids and your dog? Something that isn't talked about enough is how the relationship between kids and dogs isn't always as magical as we imagined. It's very common for the kids to get annoyed with the jumpy puppy and their sharp teeth. It's just as common for […]

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If you're a parent, how do you know if your kids are ready for a dog? And if they are, how do you prepare them for bringing that new dog home? Well lucky for you (and me) Justine Schuurmans, the expert on families, kids, and dogs, is going to answer those questions. Justine is the founder of […]

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