Did Everyone Get A Puppy During COVID?

In all seriousness, we’re getting A LOT of calls about pup-

Ipy behavior. Some of these issues require training. Others can be addressed with just a few simple hints and tips to help you and your puppy be successful. So, please see below and do not hesitate to reach out if you need some professional help.

CHEWING/BITING - Puppies chew for two main reasons: to alleviate the pain from teething and as a means of exploration. To help off-set this natural desire, provide your puppy with lots of appropriate and safe chew toys, limit their access in the home to “safe zones” and when you catch them chewing a beloved chair or one of your hands, remove them and encourage play on a doggie toy.

CRYING - Having typically been with mom or a sibling, puppies are not used to being alone. Crying is how puppies call their litter mates and mothers - to communicate fear or needs. Make sure your pup has had lots of exercise before you try to leave, give them a safe toy to chew on like a puppy Kong with treats inside and a t-shirt or towel with your scent. JUMPING - Jumping is typically a result of a pup’s attempt to be social and often they get rewarded for the behavior, albeit unintentional. By rewarding your puppy before they jump, you will teach them that when their paws are on the ground, you reward them with attention. DIGGING - Puppies typically dig for two reasons: boredom or to get to something they desire. Provide lots of appropriate toys to alleviate boredom. K-9 Coach is proud to offer an extensive line to help.

Want to understand and shape behaviors like these and others with your new pup? GREAT! Check out our puppy specific programs on the website including: Our PREMIER PUPPY PACKAGE which includes everything you and your new puppy needs to build a foundation of success for life! Includes: K-9 Coach Private Lesson, Super Puppy Class, S.T.A.R. Puppy Class, Puppy Daycare (5 Half Day Sessions), Puppy Groom! SUPER PUPPY CLASS - Open for puppies between 10 and 20 weeks of age and who are least 10 days past their first DHPP vaccination! S.T.A.R. PUPPY - Open to pups aged 5 months to one year at the time of graduation. S.T.A.R. is the first step in the Canine Good Citizenship certification and includes critical socialization and obedience training. PUPPY MANNERS - Open to pups aged between 5 & 18 months at the time of graduation. Designed to develop basic manners and polite behavior: greeting people, jumping, counter surfing, begging, barking, etc… PRIVATE LESSIONS – At K-9 Coach, your location or even online, these are one-on-one, individualized and based on your goals and your pup’s progress! LEARN FOR LIFE - Our most popular training because it includes comprehensive board and train, playcare every day for socialization, exercise, etc..., AND back-end alumni benefits in the form of private lessons and group classes.

As always, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life. We wish you all continued happiness and success in this new year and beyond and we hope to see you all soon! If you need help, do not hesitate to contact us. We’re always here for you.

Amber, Jarrette & the K-9 Coach Team