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Expert Advice: Training
The Importance of Teaching Your Puppy How to Be Alone
When you first get a puppy, there is so much to do to introduce them to their new home. From potty training to puppy-proofing, you might feel like your hands are always full. But there is one critical step you don’t want to forget — teaching your pup how to enjoy being alone. Although it’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/leaving-puppy-alone/
| March 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Raise a Confident Puppy
Raising a confident puppy helps deal with possible behavioral issues in the future. Here's how you can help your puppy grow into a self-assured young dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-do-you-raise-a-confident-puppy/
| February 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Puppy Pee When They Greet Me?
There's nothing like the excitement of a puppy greeting. You get a wriggling body, a wagging tail, and licks on the face. Talk about feeling loved. But do you get a puddle of pee on the floor as well? That doesn't feel quite as loving. Why would your puppy pee right in front of you like that? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-puppy-pees-when-excited/
| February 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How Can I Stop My Puppy From Chewing on My Hand?
A common complaint among new puppy owners is that their puppies are constantly biting their hands. Although this behavior can be alarming or overwhelming, it's extremely natural. Puppies understand the world around them by putting things into their mouth. Biting and mouthing are normal puppy behavior and aren't generally a cause for alarm or concern, and it […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/stop-dog-from-chewing/
| February 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: How to...
How to Spot a Puppy Scam Online
Puppy buying online is more common than ever, so it’s no surprise that you may be on the search for a new dog right now. But unfortunately, as more people look to buy puppies by using the internet to start their search, puppy scams are also on the rise. In today’s digital world, almost everyone […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/spot-puppy-scam/
| January 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Setting Schedules and Developing a Routine for Your New Puppy
There are so many new experiences and things to think about when you bring home your puppy that you may forget one of the most important parts of puppy homecoming: establishing a routine. Structure will help your new canine family member feel secure and know what’s expected of him. The best way to do this is to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/setting-schedules-and-developing-a-routine-for-your-new-puppy/
| January 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Puppy Training Timeline: Teaching Good Behavior Before It’s Too Late
Puppies, like human babies, do a lot of learning to do in their early months, especially when it comes to navigating their new environment and adopting good manners. For tips on how to facilitate that learning, we turned to certified dog trainer Kate Naito, who is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and Manners […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-training-timeline-teaching-good-behavior-before-its-too-late/
| January 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Puppy Teething and Nipping: A Survival Guide
Although an annoying behavior, nipping at your fingers and toes is completely normal for teething puppies and is something you can train away.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-teething-and-nipping/
| January 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Why Does My Puppy Go Wild at Night?
Just when you think your puppy should be settling down for the night, boom, your puppy jumps up and starts running around the house like there's a squirrel to chase. But there's no obvious reason for the behavior. There's nothing ahead of them to chase and nothing behind chasing them. What's gotten into your pup? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-puppy-go-wild-at-night/
| January 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Your Complete Guide to First-Year Puppy Vaccinations
When you bring that fuzzy ball of puppy energy into your home, you know right away that your new puppy depends on you for, well, everything. It’s up to you to give your new puppy all the care they need every day. It can be a little intimidating — your puppy needs the best puppy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-shots-complete-guide/
| January 1, 2022