Nicholas Garrison Before You Bring Home a Dog: What Every New Dog Owner Should Know A few days ago, I received a message from a young teacher who was excited about getting her very first dog. She had already found a litter through a friend who was breeding their dogs and wanted to kn... Jul 28, 2026
Nicholas Garrison “He’s a Devil Dog!” — When Normal Puppy Behavior Looks Like Aggression “He’s a Devil Dog!” — When Normal Puppy Behavior Looks Like Aggression “He’s biting nonstop.” “He growls at us.” “He won’t sleep.” “He’s wild in the crate.” “My kids are scared of him.” And then came ... May 7, 2026
Nicholas Garrison Why ‘Doing the Right Thing’ Still Isn’t Working With Your Puppy” You’re watching the videos. You bought the treats. You’re being consistent. You’re trying to be patient. And yet… your puppy is still jumping, biting, ignoring you, or acting like they’ve never heard ... Apr 21, 2026
Nicholas Garrison “Why Your Puppy Is Doing All These Things (And What It Means)” You bring your puppy home expecting cuddles and cute moments… and instead you get biting, zoomies, accidents, barking, and what feels like total chaos. It’s easy to think: “Why is my puppy doing this?... Apr 21, 2026
Nicholas Garrison Puppy Biting Explained Puppy Biting Explained: What It Means and What to Do About It If you’ve got a puppy, you’ve probably got a few scratches to go with it. Hands, ankles, sleeves—nothing seems off-limits. 😅 Puppy biting ... Apr 15, 2026
Nicholas Garrison First 30 Days With a Puppy Your Puppy’s First 30 Days: The Make-or-Break Foundation Most Owners Get Wrong Set your puppy up for lifelong success with this simple, practical 30-day guide. Learn exactly what to focus on (and what... Apr 15, 2026
Nicholas Garrison How to Train a Puppy to Pay Attention One of the biggest challenges puppy owners face is getting their puppy to actually pay attention . You call their name, give a cue, or try to teach something new — but their nose, ears, and eyes are e... Apr 14, 2026
Nicholas Garrison When Should You Start Training Your Puppy? Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, fun, and—let’s be honest—a little overwhelming. One of the most common questions new puppy owners ask is, “When should I start training?” The answer surprises ma... Apr 13, 2026
Nicholas Garrison How to Introduce a New Puppy to an Older Dog in Coweta & Fayette County: A Calm Step-by-Step Guide How to Integrate a New Puppy Into a Home With an Older or Senior Dog Helping your current dog feel secure while setting your puppy up for success Bringing home a new puppy is exciting. Bringing home a... Apr 9, 2026
Nicholas Garrison Puppy Sibling Syndrome: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Understand If you’re raising two puppies at the same time, especially littermates—you’ve probably heard warnings about puppy sibling syndrome (often called littermate syndrome ). For many dog owners, those warni... Feb 3, 2026
Nicholas Garrison Potty Training or Potty Management Is it Potty Training for your new puppy, or should it be called Potty Management? Are you confused? Let me explain. I have been working with several clients lately to help their new puppy avoid soilin... Dec 18, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Puppy Parent Patience Puppy Parent Patience Patience is a virtue, or so they say. But when it comes to training a puppy, it is a necessity. I have been working a lot with new puppy owners. And what seems to be a common thr... May 4, 2025
