Look at That (LAT) for Reactivity: A Fun Game for Your Puppy! Do you have a super excited puppy who barks at everything? Or maybe a shy puppy who gets scared easily on walks? Sometimes, puppies react strongly to things around them, like other dogs, loud noises, or even new people. This is called “reactivity.” […]

Understanding Your Furry Friend: Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT) Welcome to Puppy Heaven, where we believe every puppy deserves a happy, confident life! Sometimes, even the sweetest dogs can feel scared or worried, and they might show it in ways that are hard for us to understand. Imagine if you were feeling really nervous about something […]

Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT): Helping Your Puppy Feel Brave and Happy! Welcome to the wonderful world of puppies at Puppy Heaven! We believe every puppy deserves to feel safe, happy, and loved. Just like kids learning new things, sometimes puppies need a little extra help to understand the world around them. This is where something […]

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Puppy Training: Understanding Differential Reinforcement! Hello, future puppy parents and young dog whisperers! Imagine you’re playing a fun game with your new best friend, your puppy! In this game, every time your puppy does something you like, like sitting calmly or giving a gentle lick, you get to cheer […]

Understanding The Premack Principle: A Fun Way to Train Your Puppy! Imagine you really, really want to play with your favorite toy, but your grown-up says, “First, finish your homework, then you can play!” That’s exactly how a super helpful idea called The Premack Principle works, and it’s a secret weapon for happy puppy training! […]

Building a Reliable Recall: Teaching Your Puppy to Come When Called! Imagine this: You’re at a beautiful park, and your happy puppy is exploring, sniffing interesting smells, and having the best time. Suddenly, you see something that makes you a little worried – maybe a fast-moving bicycle, another dog, or a busy path. You call […]

Training with Distractions: Helping Your Puppy Focus Imagine you’re trying to do your homework, but your favorite TV show is on, your friends are playing outside, and someone just opened a bag of super yummy chips! It’s super hard to focus, right? Well, for your puppy, the world is full of exciting distractions every single […]

A World of Wonder for Your New Puppy! Imagine bringing home a fluffy, playful new puppy! They are so full of energy and ready to learn all about their new family and the big, exciting world. But how do puppies learn to be super good in all sorts of different places? That’s where two very […]

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Puppy Training! Imagine your adorable puppy coming to you when you call, sitting patiently when you ask, and even giving you a gentle “high-five” with their paw! Doesn’t that sound amazing? Training your puppy is one of the most fun and rewarding things you can do together. It’s like […]

Adding Cues to Behaviors: Your Puppy’s Secret Language! Imagine being able to talk to your puppy, and they understand exactly what you mean! While we can’t magically understand barks and woofs (though wouldn’t that be fun?!), you can teach your puppy a special “secret language” of cues. A cue is like a signal you give […]

Back-chaining Complex Tricks: Teaching Your Puppy Like a Super Trainer! Imagine you want to teach your furry little friend a really cool, big trick – maybe something like putting all their toys back in a basket, or doing a special dance! Sometimes, these tricks look super hard, right? It might seem like magic how some […]

Building Behavior Chains: Fun Training for Your Puppy! Having a puppy is one of the most exciting adventures! Your new best friend is full of energy, curiosity, and a huge desire to learn. At Puppy Heaven, we know how much joy a well-behaved puppy brings to a family. Training your puppy isn’t just about teaching […]