Before selecting your puppy, are you able to know these temperament traits? 
Having a good idea of the puppy's needs prior to selecting can be very beneficial to ensure you can meet their needs AND get what you want and need.    

Want to get our NEW puppy guide to help you raise an empowered puppy that feels honored, respected, and safe? Grab your copy here:
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 Puppy Training Tips: Controlling Behavior Through Trust and Respect

In this insightful podcast episode, Jeanette reveals the crucial steps you should take when your puppy grabs something they shouldn't. Discover the key to maintaining a well-behaved and responsive puppy, as Jeanette explains how our reactions influence our companions. Learn why it's essential to establish trust and respect by becoming the giver, not the taker, in your puppy's world. Want to know how to achieve this? 

Tune in and find out the secrets to nurturing a happy and obedient puppy. For more valuable tips and the "Raising the Empowered Puppy Guide", visit www.4ekennels.com.

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While potty training and kennel training tips are important, there are other important work that needs to be done with you and your dog, whether you have a new puppy or a 5-year-old dog. 

And my new book, "Raising the Empowered Puppy" covers these important and necessary foundational concepts. 

Let's work on trust, respect and proper communication! 

Don't worry! I have you covered with instructions, examples, forms and videos! 

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Jeanette talks about six family house rules that need to be agreed upon before taking home a puppy.

Are you considering bringing a new puppy into your home?  Before you dive headfirst into puppy cuddles and playtime, make sure you're all on the same page with our latest podcast of  "Raising the Empowered Puppy".

Jeanette as she shares the **6 Essential Family House Rules Before Bringing Home a Puppy**.  From responsibilities and training consistency to socialization and house rules, this episode covers these basic house rules to ensure consistency for your puppy.

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It is time to break the silence and have the uncomfortable conversation about the current market. No one wants to talk about it (I don't necessarily want to either) but our ethical breeders are at risk, causing a dire situation for our dogs.

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Jeanette goes over 8 important benefits to raising your child with a puppy. 

1. Companionship and Unconditional Love 
2. Responsibility  
3. Physical Activity and Health
4. Social Skills and Communication
5. Emotional Well-being
6. Confidence and Self-Esteem
7. Cognitive Development
8. Learning about Empathy and Boundaries

What amazing lifelong skills children get to learn from a puppy!

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When puppies get too excited, it can lead to various behaviors that may be challenging to manage. Here are some common things that can happen when puppies become overly excited:

1. Hyperactivity
2. Jumping
3. Excessive barking
4. Mouthiness and nipping
5. Lack of impulse control
6. Difficulty settling down

Jeanette will go over what is normal and what is not and how to help guide your puppy to a happy calm state of mind! We don't want to be the reason we end up having an adult dog that is overexcited and unmanageable. 

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Before getting a dog, there are several important considerations you should keep in mind. Owning a dog is a long-term commitment, and it's crucial to ensure that you're ready to provide the necessary care, time, and resources to meet their needs. Here are some key considerations:

1. Time and commitment

2. Financial responsibilities

3. Space and living arrangements

4. Breed and temperament

5. Training and socialization

6. Lifestyle changes.

7. Allergies and health concerns

8. Long-term commitment

9. Family and household dynamics

10. Legal and community restrictions

Taking these considerations into account before getting a dog will help ensure that you make an informed decision and provide a loving, responsible home whether you rescue or buy. 

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"The CGC Program is a two-part program that is designed to: 1) teach responsible dog ownership to owners, and 2) certify dogs that have the training and behaviors needed to be reliable, well- behaved members of their families and communities."

Jeanette goes over what the test items are and test specifics! 

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There is so much to consider before adding a facilty dog to your place of employment. Here are just a few things to consider, but above all make sure you choose a breed that would excel at such work, a breeder that knows how to evaluate their puppies and then a trainer that understands how to train a facility dog. It is not the same as a service dog. 

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