Training Your Pandemic Puppy
Posted on June 9, 2021
by Lauren D
Like many people last year, my family welcomed a pandemic puppy into our home. And by puppy I mean a 2-year-old husky named Zelda. I prepped our house to be more dog friendly—toys got new bins, shoes got new racks, any small knickknacks that I thought might be too tempting were moved to higher areas. Bringing our new dog home opened my eyes to things I had missed and raised a few questions.
- Is the leg of our play table meant to look like a chew toy?
- How many dog toys is too many?
- While at the park, how do I maintain control of the leash, so I’m not physically dragged through the park?
- Is the point of a squeaky toy to tear it open and find the squeaker?
- Where is she going to sleep at night?
- Will taking care of her be shared and hopefully teach the kids more responsibility?
- IS the floor lava? Why is she jumping from rug to rug like the floor will get her?
Bringing Zelda into our lives has taught me many things.
- Dog training is an on-going process for all of us.
- Exploring our Metroparks is an exercise in stopping to appreciate all the smells and sounds.
- There is a war on squirrels and the squirrels are winning.
- Life is infinitely more fun with a furry friend to go on adventures with.
Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days By Brandon McMillan
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Celebrity dog trainer Brandon McMillan shares training tips to help transform your dog into a model companion in just 7 days. Throughout the book McMillan shares stories about his favorite students and gives a behind-the-scenes look at his show, Lucky Dog.
Cesar Millan's Short Guide to a Happy Dog: 98 Essential Tips and Techniques By Cesar Millan
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Cesar Millan wants to help dog owners create the most fulfilling life possible for their dogs. Millan goes beyond obedience-school basics to explore dog psychology, creating balance and boundaries in the process, to help your dog adjust to life transitions, etc.
The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks By Kyra Sundance
Who says your dog can’t learn new tricks? This guide includes step-by-step instructions (with pictures!) that range from classics like Fetch and Roll Over to extraordinary ones like Tidy Up Your Toys.
Zak George's Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog: Proven Solutions to the Most Common Training Problems for All Ages, Breeds, and Mixes By Zak George
In this problem-based guide, Zak George makes it easy to look up the behavioral problem you’re struggling with. This book is packed with case studies and examples to help you deal with chewing, play biting, not listening, and more.
A Kid's Guide to Dogs By Arden Moore
This fun and practical guide written just for kids has everything from the basics of caring for and training a dog to good canine habits. A great resource for getting kids to take more responsibility for—and have more fun with—the family companion.
Fetch!: A How to Speak Dog Training Guide By Aubre Andrus
This guide is perfect for families who are bringing home their very first puppy, or seasoned dog owners who want to teach their furry family member a few new tricks.
The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids By Tammy Gagne
Over 150 dog breeds are featured in The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids. Learn all about each breed’s background, physical and behavioral traits, training notes, and much more.
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