Nicholas Garrison The Importance of Socialization Important Socialization Period for Puppies There is a limited window of time in puppyhood during which a puppy must be exposed to a variety of people, animals, places, and objects to grow up with a he... Mar 27, 2025
Nicholas Garrison What's the difference between a baby and a puppy? Did you just get a new puppy and now are saying “Wow, a puppy is a lot of work!” Or “I have not had a puppy in a long time. They sure do bite a lot.” Join the club! A puppy is a lot of work and requir... Mar 21, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Puppies Need to Earn Their Freedom Puppies need to earn their Freedom . I have been working with several new clients who are asking me "how I stop my puppy from peeing and pooping in the house." To start with, until they are potty trai... Mar 14, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Wow, A Puppy is a lot of Work Did you just get a new puppy and now say, “Wow, a puppy is a lot of work?” Or “I haven’t had a puppy in a long time. They sure do bite a lot.” Join the club: a puppy demands a lot of effort and attent... Mar 3, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Why Dogs Chew Why do dogs chew? Biologists tell us that chewing is all about toning jaw muscles. Dogs no longer need to split bones and grind down marrow to survive, but the urge is hardwired into them—and into som... Jan 20, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Puppy Socialization There is a limited window of time in puppyhood during which a puppy must be exposed to various people, animals, places, and objects to grow up with a healthy, adaptable social outlook. Dr Ian Dunbar, ... Jan 2, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Keeping your Dog from Ruining the Furniture Should You Get a Dog Couch Or A Dog Coach? Is your dog ruining your furniture? Do you constantly have to buy new furniture or reupholster the old one because of those pesky four-legged friends who enj... Dec 16, 2024
Nicholas Garrison Introducing your Puppy to other Pets How to Introduce a Puppy to an Adult Dog Introducing a new puppy to an adult dog can be a wonderful experience, but it requires patience, careful planning, and a gradual approach to ensure the transit... Dec 10, 2024
Nicholas Garrison Puppy Proofing your house Good news!! You got a new puppy! Bad news. You got a new puppy. As someone who has raised several puppies, I understand the joy and the laughter they bring. I also understand that raising a puppy invo... Dec 3, 2024
