In less than one week Boston and Newton have now learned the “down” -which they know as verbal and visual-cue as well! They have worked on the “down” with duration (meaning they will stay in the position) and a “release” (which indicates to them that it is time to get up).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TPUxgVASPY

Newton is seeking an escort up to his new home in CT..if anyone is traveling from Puerto Rico to Hartford and can take her as a carryon (it’s easy-his travel papers, carrier, pickup, and reservations will be all sorted and YOU get a CUTE travel buddy!) please let us know ASAP.

Boston is still seeking her forever family, however after seeing what a SMART, ADORABLE puppy she is, please let contact us at PAW if you would be interested in adopting her!

Crate training is a great management  tool to help you and your pup co-habitate safely and comfortably.

Crate training involves a kennel-there are the airline style and the all-metal side types. The crate should be large enough for your dog to stand up, turn around, and lie down easily.

The crate is a piece of equipment which should always be viewed in the positive by both you and the pup. It is never to be used as a punishment.

For your dog to enjoy his/her crate you’ll want to start by adding comfy bed inside and begin by throwing super yummy treats in and letting the pup go inside on their own to explore with the door OPEN. You want them to believe that the crate is a great spot.

Eventually you will move to closing the door in short duration increments with your puppy inside of the crate. Again, making certain that there are plenty of AWESOME toys/treats so that a positive association with the crate is built.

You may want to add a cue to let your dog know that it is time for him/her to go into their crate as well. It is likely that your pup will venture in own their own with time, as, again, the goal is that the crate is a happy place where your pup feels comfortable and is safe (and your house is safe, too!).

Boston and Newton were rescued late Wednesday evening from the side of the road. They had been abandoned and were taken right to the vet. Once we were able to get them on the road to recovery (within 24 hours) the clicker training began!

Already these two 8 week old puppies have mastered the cues for “sit” and “touch.” Touch can be used to build many other behaviors including a good “recall” (which they are doing really well at, too!-not shown in video).

The pups are learning name recognition and in this video Newton has started working on “paw!”