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How to Clean Dog Urine - Tips and Tricks
If you’re a dog owner, you just have to come to terms with the fact that your dog, puppy or not, will inevitably pee on your floor at some point during their lives. This is a rite of passage that every dog owner needs to go through, and in all honesty, it’s probably not going [...]
Why It's Best to Train Your Dog When They're Still a Puppy
When it comes to training your dog, it’s never truly too late, but you’ll undeniably experience some diminishing returns. There is, after all, a reason why the phrase “you can’t teach old dogs new tricks” exists. Dogs, just like humans, can slowly become set in their ways, which can be problematic if they have behavioral [...]
Disposable vs Washable Puppy Pads
At New Puppy Pads, we know how difficult it can be when a dog isn’t potty trained, and that’s why we created our signature puppy pee pads that are a boon to every dog owner! We offer our puppy pads in two varieties: washable and disposable. One of the most commonly asked questions is “which [...]
Why Trained Dogs are Happier Dogs
Let’s be honest with ourselves — dog training, in a sense, is a somewhat selfish endeavor. When we train dogs, we’re disciplining them to conform to our way of life. Dogs in the wild would have no need to know where and when to sit, nor would they ever think of any conceivable reason to [...]
Should I train my puppy myself or hire a trainer? The pros and cons of at-home training versus obedience classes
Anyone who’s had a puppy will tell you that training is one of the most difficult and rewarding parts of adopting a new furry family member. From potty training with puppy pads to teaching your pup to sit and stay, puppy training is no easy task and will in many cases leave people wondering if they should [...]
Puppy Training 101: The 5 Biggest Milestones
When it comes to at-home puppy training, it’s important to be patient and take things one step at a time. At just two to three months of age, your puppy is an infant and is highly trainable if done right. So take a deep breath, relax and focus on these five training milestones during the [...]
How Dog Urine Can Be Harmful to Your Home and Health
We love puppies for so many reasons, particularly the ability to train them while they’re young to do all kinds of fun things! But as much as you want your dog to roll over or play dead or give you high gives, the most important training a young pup can receive is potty training. Aside from [...]
Want to reward your dog? Ask them to do something first
When training your pup, remember that request-reward is a sequential system. You should ask your pup to do something, and when they fulfill your request, they can be rewarded. For example, if you command your dog to “go potty” on a washable puppy pad, you should guide them to complete the request or wait until they [...]
How to stay on top of your puppy’s potty habits
As a part of your puppy’s eating, sleeping, and playing habits, you need to include potty time. It’s an inevitable part of the dog’s life. You can train the pup to pee on a pad or hold it until it gets to go outside. Granted, the best strategy is to be proactive with your pup.When do [...]
6 Invaluable Tips for New Puppy Owners
Adding a new puppy to the family can be exciting. It fills us with joy and adds responsibilities to our life. A tiny, furry creature is now a part of your life. What to do? Consider starting with washable puppy pads to help with potty training or treats to engage place or crate training. No matter [...]