Persistence K9 Training Club

Some people have mixed opinions regarding the appropriate age to seriously begin training your puppy. We will review both sides of the argument in this post, and then I invite you to discuss in the comments!   Let’s begin with discussing why it is beneficial to being training early. To be specific, we will consider early training, as training your puppy between the ages of   two months to four months. During this time, your puppy is rapidly learning about the world around them. They are very malleable, and because they are smaller in size, this can help with leash training and walking manners, as they will not be able to pull on their leash as hard. However, there are also downsides, one of the biggest being that a puppy between the ages of two to four months have a very small attention span—it is hard to keep their focus long enough to gain any real results fast. Additionally, regarding potty training, while this does need to start immediately, it shou...

You may have heard of the medical use, and effects of CBD products in treating many ailments and symptoms in humans. Now, these products are also available for dogs. CBD is derived from the same hemp plants that produce the highly controlled drug, marijuana, however the effects of the CBD are different than the effects that give you the typical “high” that you get from THC in marijuana. CBD is legal in the United States as on 2018.   While there are many CBD products on the market for pets, today we will be discussing CBD treats specifically. These are similar to regular treats, however have CBD oil infused into them for a fast acting effect. CBD in pets has been known to help with anxiety, joint pain, and to promote sleep. However, it can also be misused.   I have seen owners in the past purposely giving multiple CBD treats to their puppies to aid with their hyperactivity, and to promote sleep. I disagree with this practice. Drugging your dog with h...

Alright, so you just got your puppy? Congratulations, but now what? Obviously there is a lot for both the owner and your puppy to learn, but your puppy already knows how to do one of the most important things! Play! This is one of the most important things a puppy can do, as it exercises both a growing mind and a growing body. However, your puppy will be accustomed to playing with their litter mates, and will need to learn that other dogs are safe and fun to play with as well.   Playing and interacting with other dogs outside of the puppy’s litter will encourage a healthy world view and help to build their confidence. Your puppy is experiencing a lot of new sights, smells, sounds, and people, and it is important they are exposed to as much as possible to avoid becoming fearful as they age.   A great resource for socializing any new puppy are puppy playtimes offered by many local pet stores. They are monitored by staff, and are typically free. The sto...