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Puppy and adult dog play: Zooka at 11 weeks with Ollie
Zooka is eleven weeks old and playing with Ollie, an adult Cocker Spaniel. Here is an example of an adult dog able to play well with a puppy. If your puppy is going to [...]
Appropriate play between puppy and adult dog: Zooka @ 14 weeks with Loki
Appropriate play with an adult dog who loves puppies is one of the best things you can do for a puppy. Not always easy to find, but well worth it if you can! Zooka, [...]
Zooka, puppy napping in his crate
Looking for a really exciting video to watch?! Well, this is not it. Want a video that relaxes you? Want a video that is peaceful and helps you breathe a little easier? Want to [...]
April 2020 Issue: socializing your puppy during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, does your dog chase cars, and more
IN THIS ISSUE ISSUE # 116 April 2020 Train My Dog: Socializing your puppy during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic | Does your dog chase cars? Zooka is thinking about it | Zooka intro to [...]
March 2020 Photos
Archived photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/aBfUTeTanGuccJGM6
Puppy leash manners on a hike, Zooka just under 4 months old at Snow Mountain Ranch
Walks and hikes with young puppies should be pretty short and easy. Lots of meandering and breaks. Lots of sniffing and exploring. Nothing serious. Nothing strenuous. At just under 4 months old, this is [...]
Zooka < 4 months old climbing on a tree stump at Snow Mountain Ranch
Zooka is just under four months old in this video. This was his first day trip up into the Rocky Mountains. We took him to Snow Mountain Ranch for a leisurely introduction to hiking [...]
Socializing your puppy during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic
Normal life has been put on hold with the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic taking over the world these days. But what do you do when you have a new puppy in the midst of all this? [...]
Puzzle toys and mental stimulation for a dog on limited exercise or surgery recovery, Zooka @ 15 weeks
Puzzle toys are one great option for mental stimulation for puppies or adult dogs. For a dog on limited exercise while recuperating from surgery, puzzle toys can be a great way to help a [...]
Zooka @ 10.5 weeks, puppy training session in new places like a local park
In another post, we showed video of taking Zooka for a walk and tips on how those walks should look at this age. In this post, we are in the same park but doing [...]
Does your dog chase cars? Zooka is thinking about it
Does your dog chase cars? I certainly hope not. I have had plenty of clients over the years whose dogs have chased cars or have at least tried to chase cars. It is an activity [...]
Puzzle toys are great mental stimulation for puppies, Zooka @ 14 weeks
As a trainer, you might hear me talk about mental stimulation for dogs. Puzzle toys are a great option for mental stimulation for puppies or dogs of any age. The video is of Zooka [...]
Zooka @ 10.5 weeks, safely introducing your puppy to new dogs
This is Zooka's first time meeting some new dog friends. Only he does not yet know they will be his friends! Introducing your new puppy to new dogs should be done carefully and hopefully [...]
Zooka @ 10.5 weeks, what puppy walks should look like
At 10.5 weeks old in this video, Zooka is in that critical socialization window that closes around 12 weeks of age. We demonstrate what a puppy walk at this age should look like. Some [...]
Zooka intro to the puppy kiddie pool at 10.5 weeks
Zooka was introduced to water with his breeder before he joined us. We wanted to make sure we kept up his exposure to water while he was young so he knows how to handle [...]
10th month / Weeks 40-44: more adolescent antics, humping, advancing our training and continued socialization
This post is part of our series on raising our Vizsla puppy, Zooka. You can use our posts as a guide to help raise your own puppy, regardless of breed. Keep in mind that [...]
March 2020 Issue: What is your dog's personality, how do I exercise my dog aside from going on walks, and more
IN THIS ISSUE ISSUE # 115 March 2020 Train My Dog: What is your dog's personality? Zooka's personality or temperament examined | How do I exercise my dog aside from going for walks? Adventures [...]
If your dog could benefit from the use of a muzzle, we recommend this type
While muzzles are not a long-term or permanent solution, they can be a valuable tool in the path to achieving the success we are looking for with certain dogs. Basket muzzles are preferable to [...]
February 2020 Photos
Photos archived at https://photos.app.goo.gl/oZNjeTHuUGFefR648
Meet Willy, the Goldendoodle from Canada who loves everyone he meets
We have more dog interviews like the one on this page. You can find them on our page, Choose Your Next Dog. [...]
Meet Tessa the Collie, a future therapy dog
We have more dog interviews like the one on this page. You can find them on our page, Choose Your Next Dog. [...]