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Why Do Puppies Pee Next to the Pee Pad?

Puppies pee next to the pee pads for a simple reason: they haven't entirely grasped the concept of pee pads. Let's face it: puppies could care less about pee pads, they are just there for human convenience. Helping puppies understand the concept of human convenience is out of question, but at least we can help them make good choices with clear feedback.

Adrienne Farricelli

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Teresa G. Rivers

Why Do Puppies Attack Your Feet?

Puppies attack your feet for a simple reason: feet are fun! In order to better understand this behavior, it's necessary to put oneself into a puppy's "feet" ehm... "shoes." When puppies leave the litter, they are left with no playmates to play with and feet feature some distinct characteristics that make them particularly appealing.

Adrienne Farricelli

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Adrienne F.

Why Do Puppies Bite Your Legs?

When puppies bite your legs, you feel their sharp, needle-like teeth and your instinctive reaction is to move away. "More entertainment!" thinks the puppy, as he latches on more in hopes of being dragged for the ride. Jokes aside, the puppy nipping stage may feel like a nightmare to dog owners who are in desperate need of solutions to curb the puppy's relentless biting.

Adrienne Farricelli

Why Do Puppies Bite Their Leash?

Puppies bite their leash mostly because leashes are perceived as fun toys. Puppy leash-biting is indeed a very common behavior and many new puppy owners wonder what they can do to tackle this issue. By taking a closer look as to why puppies bite their leash, it is possible to deduce what's the most appropriate strategy to stop this behavior.

Adrienne Farricelli

Is it OK to Put a Puppy in a Timeout For Biting?

Putting a puppy in a timeout for biting may seem like a good approach, but there may be better ways.

Adrienne Farricelli

What to Do if You Catch Your Puppy Peeing in the House?

What to do if you catch your puppy peeing in the house is something that many puppy owners may be wondering about.

Adrienne Farricelli

Disadvantages of Crate Training a Puppy for Potty Training

There are some disadvantages of crate training a puppy for potty training that are worthy of mentioning.

Adrienne Farricelli

Should You Punish Puppies for Potty Accidents?

Puppy owners want fast results and may wonder whether you should punish puppies for potty accidents. The answer is no.

Adrienne Farricelli

How Do I Get My Puppy to Stop Biting my Toddler?

To get a puppy to stop biting a toddler, it's important to first recognize why the puppy is biting in the first place.

Adrienne Farricelli

Why Does My Puppy Ignore Toys and Bites Me Instead?

Help, my puppy ignores toys and bites me instead, what can I do to stop this behavior? Here are some tips.

Adrienne Farricelli