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Important Links & Resources

Training & Raising Puppies Resources

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  • Crate training 

https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/10-course-descriptions/29467-ls135-crate-training-dogs-happy-crating-for-life

 

  • Essential 4 steps 

https://sarahstremming.com/the-four-steps/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cog-dog-radio/id1128562867?i=1000508353970

 

  • Super easy to follow and well explained!

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF26FD559887E7EA4

 

  • This is an excellent episode breaking down the do’s and don’ts of socialization … and why people often get it wrong!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paws-reward-podcast/id1527938147?i=1000651065176

 

  • Michelle Stern is a local trainer who offers online virtual lessons. She specializes in kids and puppies. She also has a pod cast to help get you started.  https://poochparenting.net/about/

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  • These two episodes about the realities of raising a puppy … and that it’s okay to have regrets and not love the experience 100% of the time!

 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paws-reward-podcast/id1527938147?i=1000497978737

 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paws-reward-podcast/id1527938147?i=1000522956244

 

  • Recommending all 4 of these books. They are short, easy to read and follow, and provide excellent information about the most important behaviors dogs should be taught (Recall, Loose Leash Walking, and Drop It/Leave It)

 

https://www.amazon.com/Predation-Substitute-Training-4-book-series/dp/B08L81DDMT

 

  • Susan Garrett’s Pedicure Please 

This can be used for various items including all grooming tools to help your puppy be less stressed during grooming.  

https://dogsthat.com/product/pedicure-please/?utm_content=-&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=-&utm_campaign=-&_gl=1*1scod6n*_gcl_au*MTQ1Mjk5Njc1LjE3Mjg2MTg0MDg.*_ga*NTg4NTk4OTM4LjE3Mjg2MTg0MTA.*_ga_4Z51L2T776*MTcyODYxODQwOS4xLjAuMTcyODYxODQxNi4wLjAuMTUwNjQ4Nzk4Mg..

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Food & Grooming

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Health

  • Tails and Dew claws

I no longer dock tails or remove dew claws since these are entirely aesthetic surgeries.  

  • Vaccinations

I vaccinate minimally, I titer my dogs yearly.  I only booster when their immunity levels are low.  I do follow Dr. Jean Dodd's recommendations for vaccinations. However, you are more than welcome to follow your veterinarian's recommendation for vaccines for your puppy.   

  • When do I get my puppy?

Over the years and several different litters later, I've noticed a transition point with puppies that at 8.5 -9 weeks they are looking for more individual connection with their person. So this is a good time for puppies to head to their forever homes and start the bonding process. 

  • Spay/Neuter

I recommend to spay/neuter at 2 years. There are many studies showing that keeping your puppy intact until maturity is healthier for your dog in the long run. For males this is 2 years and for females it's after their first or second heat cycle at 12-18 month. 

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