Dear puppy owner, So you’ve adopted a puppy who has turned out to be a little terror, and you’re thinking of finding her a new home. Despite your best efforts, some problem has come up: the puppy won’t stop biting, won’t stop pooping all over your house, or maybe she just requires a lot more…
People never adopt puppies with the intention of turning them into screwed-up dogs. But it happens all the time. Imagine this scenario: A family visits an animal shelter and takes home an eight week old puppy. They’ve got this perfect little baby dog, a totally innocent little creature. No bad habits yet. This little pup…
Everyone knows that the internet is full of various and sundry ways to procrastinate, and one of my favorites is checking my analytics. You can see exactly what search terms people use to find your Youtube channel or website. Some of these are pretty hilarious. My video How to Keep Your Dog Entertained and Out…
Shelter Sessions is a new feature of 3LostDogs.com where you can follow along as we work with dogs in the pound, and maybe pick up some tips for training your own dog. In this episode, we’re working on basic manners with a pack of puppies.
(Note: For information on the Secondhand Dog Survival Guide, see the end of this post) It’s October! You know what that means. The holiday season is approaching. The weather’s getting colder or warmer, depending on your hemisphere. Basketball season is starting. It’s National Pork Month. But all of that pales in comparison to the REAL…
Once you’ve made the decision to adopt a dog, you have a few things to think about. One of which is: Puppy or adult? If you’re like most people, you probably think you want a puppy. But… really? Are you sure? For the most part, out of all the people who come to the shelter…
It’s around day two of life with a new puppy that most people start to ask themselves, “what the hell have I gotten myself into?” When you bring a puppy home, you are suddenly faced with obnoxious puppy behavior like whining, biting, jumping, chewing, and pooping on the carpet. And if you’ve done any research…
Ah, puppies. Everyone loves puppies, right? But many people are confused by their puppy’s behavior. People often experience a sort of “culture shock” when they introduce a new baby dog to their household. Has your new ball of fluff got you wondering if all her crazy antics are normal? Here’s a quick guide to what’s…
It is my humble opinion that the dog crate is the most awesome invention to hit the world of Dog Stuff since the tennis ball. They’re a great tool for keeping mischievous canines out of trouble, and for traveling. Crates make the dreaded housetraining process so much faster and easier, since dogs don’t like…
Does your dog have a knack for search-and-destroy missions? That is, does she find everything that you don’t want her to chew on, and chew on it? Check out this video for step-by-step instructions on breaking this expensive habit: (Note: this video was designed to be watched on Youtube, so when I mention links in…
