Puppy Socialization Classes Puppy socialization classes are offered everywhere from pet stores to humane societies and training facilities, but are they really a good idea? It’s what you’re supposed to do as a responsible owner, right? You get your puppy, go to puppy socialization classes and later; attend group obedience. You follow the homework and…
Traveling With Your Dog: Staying in a Hotel Traveling with your dog is a great way to socialize them to different experiences that can be difficult to come by in everyday life. Even if you do not plan on traveling with your dog often I recommend taking a few trips because of the beneficial results…
In this post we discuss how to stop dog food aggression from developing. Learning how to stop dog food aggression is a common problem in adult canines. Preventative training with puppies is a must. The ideal way to stop dog food aggression is to not stress your puppy during feeding times. We have all seen…
How to Pick a Puppy That Is Perfect for You and Your Lifestyle The decision has been made to bring a puppy into your home and now you’re wondering how to pick a puppy that best suits your lifestyle. This may sound easy, but when looking into the adorable faces of a litter of puppies,…
Keep your dog calm at the vet with these tips. Keep your dog calm at the vet by introducing them to the experience slowly. Your dog enjoys going to the vet as much as you or I like going to the dentist. At least we understand why we’re there and what needs to be done.…
How Do I Keep Dogs from Fighting with Each Other at Home? Why is raising littermates so much harder? How do you keep your dogs from fighting with each other? There are many hurtles to raising littermates and most people do not have the time or don’t even know about the potential problems. I get…
Great dogs for busy people. The puppies I am raising at Canine Peace of Mind are great dogs for busy people. Bringing a dog into your home and your life is an important decision and not to be taken lightly. Many people decide that they do not have the time to spend training a dog…
Puppy Potty Training Tips Puppy potty training can be very frustrating at times since it is hard for them to tell us when they need to go. Crate training is the easiest and most effective way I have found for puppy potty training. Dogs are den dwelling animals and do not soil where they eat…
Trained Family Dogs Save Money. Trained family dogs save money and here’s why. There comes a time in most peoples lives where they have to make an important decision… Do you get a used car that may be cheaper to buy, but could cost more unexpected bills down the road? Or, do you pay the…
Raising a Puppy for the Real World Raising a puppy for the real world is our focus at Canine Peace of Mind. After 20 years of working with hundreds of rehabilitation cases, it became clear that raising a puppy the right way from the start is key. Why not apply sunscreen first instead of burn…