Just like humans, the dental health of a dog is extremely important. Pet Dental Health Month just passed so we are a bit late writing this article on training your dog on how to brush their teeth. Nevertheless, training your dog now to get comfortable with brushing will help them keep healthy teeth down the […]
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Tips on Preparing Your Home For a New Rescue Puppy Adopting a rescue puppy can be a fun and rewarding experience. The Perfect Pup works with a lot of Connecticut dog rescues that have puppies up for adoption. Spring is a great time to adopt a puppy and we are expecting to see a high
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Getting Your Dog Used to Nail Trims Dogs need certain types of grooming to make them healthy and happy. One of the most challenging types of grooming that our clients do with their dogs are nail trims. If you have a new puppy that has never gotten a nail trim before, using the techniques below
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How to Stop Bad Behavior in Puppies Before it Starts Puppies bring a lot of joy to our lives, but they can also bring a lot of stress. Hyperactivity, chewing, going to the bathroom in the house, and biting can stress out any new or experienced puppy owner. A lot of unwanted behaviors that puppies
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Introducing an Older Dog to a Puppy If you are considering adding a new puppy to the family and already have an older dog, there are some things to consider when allowing them to meet for the first time. At The Perfect Pup, we host Puppy Daycare and Dog Training Day Camp which allows us
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One of the most common problems of dogs that were adopted during the pandemic is a lack of socialization. Lockdown gave new owners lots of time to spend with their new dogs but without exposure to other people and other dogs, these newly adopted pets didn’t get the normal amount of socialization they needed. Socialization
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William Clinton: CPDT-KA FDM What is a Family Dog Mediator (FDM)?A Family Dog Mediator (FDM) is an individual with special training and education above and beyond training or behavior consulting. It is a movement to raise the bar of public understanding about pet dogs through integrated science and innovative practical solutions. We welcome you to
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FAQS on Puppy Care and Training in Their First Year of Life If you have added or are thinking about adding a new puppy to your family in 2022, The Perfect Pup is a great place to go for puppy training and advice. Our most popular classes have always been our puppy classes. During these
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‘Tis the season of holiday gatherings! With the pandemic in the rear-view mirror, it will be wonderful to gather in person for the holidays once again. If it has been almost two years since you hosted a holiday gathering at your house, a sudden influx of people can be stressful for your dog. Just like
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Last month, The Perfect Pup introduced a new class called Relief for Reactive Dogs. It is being taught by guest instructor Kelly Leisten from Applaud the Dog in Guilford. This class has become very popular, very quickly. There are many types of reactive behavior in dogs. They usually stem from fear or frustration. If you
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