Raising a New Puppy Means Changing Your Lifestyle

Every new puppy owner has the same image of what they want their new dog to be like as an adult. First and foremost, everyone wants a great relationship with their dog but beyond that, those who plan on keeping their dog in their home want a calm, well-mannered, obedient house dog that minds and respects their family and friends.

Introducing a new dog into your home is an enormous responsibility. The amount of work it takes to raise an 8-week-old puppy can be overwhelming especially if you do not have a game plan going into it. This course is going to help you develop that plan. While everyone's lifestyle is different and every dog is different this course is designed to fit all dogs and people, regardless of whether you are raising a working line dog for sport work or a family pet.

When the average person buys a dog, they think that taking their dog to an eight-week obedience class is going to teach that dog to be a calm, friendly, submissive member of the family and home, but the fact is that nothing could be further from the truth. We can bring a totally untrained dog into our home and, through proper management, teach that dog how we expect it to act in our home.

Exercise Pens are good playing ground for your pets, whether indoors or outdoors. Throw in a frozen stuffed treat toy or a chew to keep your dog entertained. Give your dog a soft spot to lay down on an orthopedic bed.

Once you see how much your new puppy loves them, you will want several of them. One for the crate, one for the ex-pen. When we reach the point where our puppy is ready to be out of the crate and tethered to us with a leash, we keep one of these pet beds next to our chair in our living room. The puppy already recognizes it as something to lay on and relax on. We teach the PLACE command in our home by using these beds.

Our puppy leashes are lightweight and measure 4ft or 6 ft. long x 3/8 in. wide. They are handmade by the Amish from Latigo Leather and imported hardware. Because the leash is so thin, it is best not to rivet the leash as it will only weaken the leather. This is our only leash that is not riveted. Our Leerburg dog training leashes are the finest leather dog leashes that money can buy. You will never find a leash of this quality in any pet store or dog food warehouse.

Slip leads are a simple, effective tool for introducing puppies to leash manners and basic training. Their all-in-one design combines collar and leash in a single piece, making them quick to put on and ideal for any size or age dog. Slip leads help gently guide your puppy from place to place until they have proper leash manners. Because they’re lightweight and easy to store, always keep your slip leash in your pocket or in your car for on the go!

These tough rubber toys were developed for and by pet owners in order to provide a superior outlet for interactive fun between dog and owner, as well as for the play and exercise of the dog by itself. Pliable, resilient natural rubber has proven itself to be the best material to satisfy the dog's normal craving to chew.

The Toppl treat toy is an excellent enrichment tool for young puppies because it encourages natural problem-solving, keeps them mentally engaged, and helps redirect chewing behavior in a healthy way. Its soft, puppy-safe design is gentle on developing teeth, while the unique shape and internal ridges hold soft treats, kibble, or raw food to make mealtime fun and stimulating. You can even freeze it to extend playtime and soothe teething gums. Durable, easy to clean, and endlessly customizable, the Toppl makes training and enrichment both rewarding and safe for growing puppies.

Leerburg's Insulated Non-Skid Bowl is a double-wall, heavy-duty, bowl - that can be compared to Yeti Dog bowls, these are great for any dog! The double-wall design helps insulate the bowl to keep water cooler, longer. Bottom of the bowl is lined with a non-skid rubber to prevent even the most excited eaters from pushing the bowl around. The heavy-duty, food-grade, stainless steel allows for use with raw food as well. This bowl is also dishwasher safe and easy to clean!

The pails are made from high quality stainless steel with a thickness of 0.40mm. This is great for keeping water in and hooking up to an ex-pen or wire crate.

Happy Howie Meat Rolls are an excellent high-value treat to use for training. Made with fewer ingredients, these treats won’t crumble in your hands and are easy to slice and dice. With all-natural ingredients, these meat rolls were made without sugar, wheat, corn, nitrates, or soy. Choose between your choice of all-natural Turkey, Lamb, or Beef flavors.

Crafted from the highest-quality, food-grade silicone, this multipurpose style transitions from treat carrier to waterproof drinking bowl on the go. A spring-assisted closure makes it easy to open and secure, giving you quick access, while a sturdy adjustable belt stays put no matter what. It’s a highly efficient and easy-to-clean delivery system, capable of storing your dog’s treats while prolonging its freshness.

The beauty of this tool is that the tines go directly to the skin and stimulate the natural oils in our dogs skin. Once you have used one of these rakes, nothing else can compare.

Millers Forge created this pet nail clipper with safety bar over 40 years ago. The safety lock protects the cutting edges when not in use and flips open easily when ready for use.

This course is designed for people who are new dog owners and have never trained a dog before, as well as for those who have owned a dog for years but now find it's time to learn how to do a better job training their dog.

When a dog is engaged with its handler it desires to be with the handler, and understands and looks forward to who the handler is and what he or she has to offer. The dog is an eager student who pushes the educational process and feels empowered to make things happen within the training. The picture of an engaged dog is a happy dog that is willing to do what the handler asks because it's learned to trust and crave interaction with the him or her through the use of various high-value rewards, interactive play, proper management, and clear communication and expectations.

Whether you own a dog as a house pet or you are training in high level competition, establishing a working relationship with your dog is one of the most important prerequisites for any training regimen. Regardless of how you apply your training or the methods you plan to use, building a relationship with your dog must come first. This DVD will help you build that relationship through 8 different games, with training being the main idea behind each game while also making it fun for you and your dog at the same time.

We recommend this tug set to people who want to raise a working puppy are going to want to use tug toys in their training. As a general rule, puppies have a stronger food drive between 8 weeks and teething. Then after they lose their baby teeth their tug drive becomes stronger (if it is developed and encouraged).

The Goughnuts Original is 5" in diameter with a 1.75" cross section. GoughNuts pet toys are designed to address the simple but serious issue of SAFETY. The GoughNuts chew toys are designed knowing that safety and fun go hand in hand. Each GoughNuts pet toy has included in it's design the GoughNuts patent pending visual safety indicator where Green means "Go" and Red means "Stop."