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puppy wellness: dog and puppy behavior and training

Puppy learning gets a boost from trained owners!

Puppies are animals, with instincts that often collide with our polite, cultured human sensibilities. That means they don’t automatically understand why they shouldn’t tear up our nice pillows, get into dog park scuffles, or bark all day. Training your pup properly helps you raise a well-behaved doggyBFF. We’re here to help with the information you need.

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Knowing about dog behavior and training can help you build, maintain, and grow the special bond between you and your puppy.

All about how to train dogs

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Health and vet care

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Get our top tips on training a happy puppy

See more about house training

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Help with potty training

See more about house training

How to start crate training

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Crate training tips

How to start crate training

What to do about separation anxiety

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Does my dog miss me too much?

What to do about separation anxiety

What to do if your pup gets territorial

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Don’t put up with puppy aggression

What to do if your pup gets territorial

How to teach your pup tooth etiquette

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Stop puppy biting or nipping

How to teach your pup tooth etiquette

How to introduce your dog to other dogs

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Start socializing your puppy

How to introduce your dog to other dogs

How to respond to too much barking

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Dogs sometimes bark a lot

How to respond to too much barking

How to teach your dog to stay down

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No jumping please

How to teach your dog to stay down

Why is my dog acting this way?

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Helping reactive dogs

Why is my dog acting this way?

See more about puppies at each month of age

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A light-blue colored circle with '4-5' written inside it to indicate puppies aged 4-5 months

A light-blue colored circle with '6-7' written inside it to indicate puppies aged 6-7 months

A light-blue colored circle with '8-9' written inside it to indicate puppies aged 8-9 months

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