Bell Training Your New Dog If you’ve recently gotten a dog, be it a puppy or an adult, one of the biggest challenges you will face with you new family member is…

Dealing with Separation Anxiety by Christen Cupler owner and trainer of Smarty Paws K9 University LLC I hear so often in my line of work about dogs having separation anxiety. Especially now…

In dog training, you will often hear about hand-feeding. Hand-feeding is a powerful way to build a bond with your dog and make yourself a super-asset to your dog. The problem with…

Canine Enrichment By Christen Cupler/Smarty Paws K9 University LLC   Today I am going to talk about Canine Enrichment. What it means, how to accomplish it, why it is important and some…

Board and Train Services: My Two Cents By Christen Cupler: Owner and trainer at Smarty Paws K9 University LLC In my last blog I talked about the truth of dog training and…

 What to Expect, When You Are Expecting… A Puppy                   By Christen M. Cupler/ Owner of Smarty Paws K9 University LLC The Planning Stages Your family has made the decision to add…

The Cold Hard Truth of Dog Training By Christen Cupler Smarty Paws K9 University LLC I have been training dogs professionally for over 10 years now. I started in a retail pet…

By the time most of you bring home your puppy, its well into its Socialization Phase. This phase begins at 4 weeks old and lasts until they are about 12 weeks old….

Potty Training is one of the biggest concerns and hurdles new puppy owners can have . It goes without saying it can be a very frustrating, challenging, and potentially long process. However…

From the moment your puppy and/or dog enters your life , consistency is key . Deciding what your puppy is allowed to do and the boundaries for what isn’t acceptable is of…