Murphy's Training Page 
On this page I plan to share several videos of me training Murphy to develop the skills I find is needed, to live successfully with me and my family. 

​How to prepare for a new puppy .
​Are you thinking about getting a new puppy ?
Take a minute (or eleven!) and watch this video, where I list a few things to consider when getting a puppy. 

Quick note: I did forget to talk about Canine Care such as veterinarian care, grooming, chiropractic care and more -  all just as important as any of the other topics I mention in this video.
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​POTTY TRAINING
Potty training can sometimes become a cause of frustration - for both owner and puppy. But it doesn't have to be. 

In this short video I explain how you and your puppy can both get off to a great start. Structure , management and adding value to the wanted behavior, are all key components for potty training success. 

And remember, always kind hands!
How to teach your puppy to stay calm while being brushed.
In this video, I will show, how to teach your dog to stay calm, while being brushed and handled. Often when we want to brush our puppies, it ends in a conflicts: Our puppy gets excited and starts to bite the brush or our hand and it quickly gets very frustrating trying to continue the session.  In this video, I will teach you how to slowly introduce the brush the right way, so we can avoid all the frustrations and get a puppy that loves being brushed. 

How to teach your dog to respond to his name.
In this video I will show you a fun name game, you can play with your puppy at home. Teaching my puppy to respond to his name, is a skill I find to be very valuable and therefore and important part of his foundation training.
Starting loose leash walk....without the leash
with Murphy at 10 weeks old , I am showing him the value of paying attention and following me on my left side. This is my foundation exercise for a loose leash walk. By teaching him to walk next to me without the leash, I am not relying on the leash to "control" him.
Learning to ring a bell
This is a fun foot targeting game for any dog. If you don't have the same objects as I am using, no worries - simply just use different size boxes or books. This is about teaching the dog front paw awareness.