Resources on training, grooming, diet and controversial subjects.

While you are all excited about your new puppy and thinking ahead of what your puppy will need when he/she comes home you might want to learn about training, how dogs think and what motivates them. While toys and proper nutrition is important, the bond between you and your puppy is essential first step in training. The training starts from the moment you meet your puppy and take him/her home. Your every moment interaction with your dog either builds trust and respect or creates fear.

When Pigs Fly

By Jane Killion is an amazing book to read. She teaches to use dog’s natural abilities and inclinations to shape the behavior you want to see in your dog. I would highly recommend to read this book before you get your puppy.

If you are looking for puppy classes or consultation Bravo Dog Training in North Vancouver is a good option, you can also follow them in Instagram, great insight in dog’s behavior and advices.

INSIDE of a dog

By Alexandra Horowitz was a pleasure to read. It is very informative, backed up by recent researches and really an eye opener on how the dog thinks. It is not a book on how to train a dog but on understanding the dog, which in turn will help with training.

critical periods in your puppy’s life

It is important to understand the critical stages of your puppy development. What can you expect from puppy and when