by Colleen Bragg | Jan 15, 2023 | Puppy
New puppies are so much fun, but they can be a ton of work!!! I brought home a puppy a little over two years ago and the months and weeks leading up to bringing my little bundle of joy home were full of excitement and planning! So much planning and prep was going on...
by Colleen Bragg | Nov 8, 2021 | Puppy
House training, or teaching your puppy where you would like him or her to eliminate, is one of the most important skills a puppy can learn. Learning this skill can have a huge impact on the puppy’s quality of life. If a puppy is unable to consistently eliminate...
by Colleen Bragg | Jun 21, 2021 | Puppy, Random Ramblings
One of the most common “problems” I get asked about as a dog trainer is how to keep puppies from chewing on anything and everything they can get their little puppy teeth on. I like to refer to this as the “termite phase.” I started calling it...
by Colleen Bragg | Nov 9, 2020 | Puppy, Random Ramblings
In this pandemic world, puppy buying has seemingly skyrocketed! Many families are finding themselves less busy or staying at home more, which has led them to get a puppy. I love puppies and I am always happy when my friends or family members get a new fuzzy family...
by Colleen Bragg | May 8, 2020 | Canine Fitness, Puppy
Back in January, I got my new puppy, Kiely (Key-Lee). She was 11 weeks old when I picked her up from her breeder in Massachusetts. The following weekend she was out on the trails with the “big dogs.” There are a number of recommendations floating around the dog world...