by Applause Your Paws | Jan 20, 2023 | Dog Training, Life with Dogs
You did all the research before bringing your new puppy home, and now the puppy is here, and you feel overwhelmed. You’re not the only one! Many first-time or even experienced owners can feel like caring for a new puppy is exhausting. Puppies are a lot of work,...
by Dee Hoult | Jun 1, 2019 | Dog Training, Life with Dogs, Puppy Training
When bringing home a new puppy, the critical socialization period is from 8-11 weeks of age. Unfortunately missing this window can result in your puppy going through a “fear period”, or just being behaviorally damaged for most its life. Most new puppy owners do not...