Dog Behaviour Blog with Nick Jones MA
Essential Puppy Training and Behaviour Advice: A Practical Guide for New Dog Owners
Raising a well-behaved puppy starts with understanding key areas of early training and behaviour. This guide covers essential topics such as socialisation, toilet training, crate training, and basic obedience. It offers practical advice on teaching recall, managing puppy biting and jumping up, establishing good diet and feeding habits, and introducing lead walking and car travel. Each section explains why these areas matter and how to approach them with patience and consistency. With early planning and positive reinforcement, you can help your puppy grow into a confident, calm, and responsive dog. Investing time now creates lifelong benefits for you and your dog.
Puppy Training Journey #4. First Nights With Your Puppy.
The first few nights with a new puppy can make or break your relationship, as anxiety and poor sleep habits established early can last a lifetime. This expert guide provides a step-by-step approach to helping your puppy feel secure and settled from the very first night in their new home. Discover the professional techniques that create positive sleep associations and prevent the development of separation anxiety and nighttime distress.
Puppy Training Journey #2. Puppy Collection and Dog Introductions.
Collecting your new puppy is one of the most exciting days of your life, but how you handle those crucial first hours can impact your dog's behaviour for years to come. This expert guide reveals the professional approach to puppy collection, from the car journey home to the first introductions with existing pets and family members. Learn the strategies that set your puppy up for success and create positive associations with their new environment from the very beginning.