The Proper Puppy

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from Ella the butterfly! 🎃

Trick or treating is a fun event for kids and families, but often a source of stress for dogs and puppies. Check out this post from Fear Free Pets for more tips on how to make Halloween less spooky for your pup! 👻

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/help-your-pet-have-a-happy-and-fear-free-halloween/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGQaTtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS8MgWSIfDe7EGbzvw53Cg6HDLD2Gl2vewrFyt9qTUFGUe0mWVTg9JIqvA_aem_KZGNs2FWugiwbtUHt-beFA

07/05/2024

Baby Beckett 💕

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July! 🩵❤️

Fireworks can be frightening and dangerous for many dogs. More pets go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year. Even if your dog is usually comfortable with loud noises, use extra caution when taking them out for potty breaks and leave them safe at home during firework displays.

If your dog is nervous about fireworks, check out this brilliant post from Eileenanddogs for more tips on how to make this weekend easier:
https://eileenanddogs.com/6-ways-to-prepare-your-dog-for-fireworks/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1EOYQXKDaMdJYAqHnJ2KeuV_BUA9K5f0sixB6HqmIlM7r8GagcJd9lQOA_aem_1fWxFqWNjKXO4H-k6W85CQ

06/19/2024

There is a lot to consider when planning a dog-friendly summer vacation! ☀️
From selecting accommodations to preparing for car safety, High Tail Hikes has put together a great guide to traveling with dogs.

Read our guide to planning a road trip or vacation with your dog! All about how to pack and prepare, secure dog friendly lodging, car safety for your dog, dog friendly activities, and much more.

06/13/2024

Welcome to Puppy Prep School Dewey! 📚

In his first week of school, 15-week-old Dewey:

- Mastered "sit", "down," and responding to his name
- Started learning how to "drop it" (so important for curious puppies!) and come when called.
- Was introduced to leash skills to make future walks easier.
- Explored a variety of surfaces for confidence boosting and socialization.
- Practiced resource-guarding prevention exercises to ward off behavior challenges before they start.

And we've just begun! 🐾

Our puppy programs go beyond basic obedience to help you raise a well-rounded and confident companion. Space is limited for July enrollment, contact us to get started!

06/12/2024

It's hard to believe our little guy is almost 8 months old.🥹 He's sensitive and silly, and his enthusiasm for new games is contagious. He adores climbing on things, playing in the garden hose, and with his canine sister Ella. He's been a perfect fit for our family and we're just so happy to be his people ❤

06/11/2024

This Chief isn’t a football player or Taylor Swift’s beau but he is 🐾
Chief was adopted at this years My Furry Valentine event and we’ve been working with his family to help him settle in to his new home and grow his skills.
He’s taken to training quickly and will even be accompanying his new family on vacation this summer! ☀️

05/14/2024

Welcome to Puppy Preschool Moe! 🐾

03/29/2024

Sweet Gus, on his first day of school and now, a handsom teenager 🩵

03/20/2024

"How old should my puppy be to start training?"

Positive training and socialization are excellent ways to bond with your new puppy and foster a rewarding relationship that lasts a lifetime. In-home training can begin as soon as your puppy comes home, as early as 8 weeks old! In fact, early training can often prevent bad habits from ever starting, making puppy raising so much easier!

📸 Maple, 12 weeks old, at her New Puppy Consultation 🐾

03/20/2024

The handsome and aptly named, Casper 🤍🐾

03/20/2024

Happy first day of Spring! 🌼

02/26/2024

Newfie puppy Luna was just glowing at our golden hour lesson tonight 🌕

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day! 💕
We love to give our dogs treats as part of food-based enrichment and positive reinforcement training (and you know Ella and Henry are getting all sorts of Valentines yummies today)! 🍨

But I also love this reminder from bindisbucketlist, food isn't the only way to say "I love you" to our canine valentines ❤

Are you celebrating Valentine's day with your pooch today?

01/30/2024

If I've been a little quiet lately it's because we have a new puppy in the house! 🥰
Introducing Henry 🐾

01/17/2024

Josie graduated her puppy preschool program this week with a trip to PetPeople by Hollywood Feed 🎓
With the frigid cold weather this time of year, dog friendly stores can be a nice place to practice known skills and provide socialization in a novel place.

New environments like this can be bit overwhelming for a puppy though, so we were careful to set Josie up for success by:

-Making sure she had plenty of time to sniff outside and use the bathroom before going indoors.

-Starting in a quiet corner of the store, instead of in the middle where all the action was happening.

-Letting Josie observe and watch from a distance as much as she wanted, while carefully observing her body language for signs of stress or worry.

-Politely declining greetings with other dogs and people to give Josie time and space to learn about strangers without any pressure to interact.

-When we did encounter something she was wary of, a shopping cart, we increased distance and then allowed her to approach at her own pace, always with the option to retreat.

After a just few minutes of acclimation time, Josie was focused and ready to practice some of her favorite skills. ✨
Way to go team Josie!

01/08/2024

Welcome to Puppy Prep School Joey! 🐾

01/05/2024

Welcome to Puppy Preschool Lola! 🐾