Raising your puppy should be FUN! From the little learning sponges in the neonate stage to the fantastic, mature, sound adults they become, and everything in between, it’s here! Join us as we discuss the world of puppies with trainer, Kristy Williams, CVT, CCFT! She’ll open your mind to puppy things that you never even considered. Did you know it’s actually appropriate to stress the puppy within two weeks after birth – just a little bit - so they can handle stress better later in life? Or that early play with littermates contributes to bite inhibition as they age so your dog knows when to let go? What are the fabulous consequences of  teaching our pups that nothing in life is for free, that they must earn it?!? Have you thought that you may be accidentally reinforcing undesired behaviors and then failing to provide positive options? You need to establish clear rules immediately as everything becomes much harder when your dog is 60+ pounds. The early days, weeks, and months are so important. Everything matters!

These are just of few of the pearls of wisdom heard in this episode. We also discuss:

·       What a good breeder does before we get our puppy.

·       The three physical stages of development and how this is determined based on growth plate closure and sexual maturity.

·       Picking a puppy that’s right for you.

·       The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on our puppies.

·       Fear periods – what are they and when are they?

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Canine growth plate closure chart

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