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Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT)

When Socialization Isn't Fun

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 0

Jul 30, 2010 — Socialization sounds easy enough. Introduce your dog to a lot of novel stimuli before he reaches the age of four months. Socialization is not, however,...
"Just Let Your Puppy Be a Dog"

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 0

Jul 29, 2010 — When I talk with acquaintances about my plans for puppy training, many of them respond with a look of confused disbelief. "Why are you going...
The Vaccination vs. Socialization Debate

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 2

Jul 28, 2010 — Not long ago, veterinarians recommended that puppies were isolated to a sterile home environment until they had received their complete round of vaccinations or reached...

What Great Puppy Training is All About

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 0

Jul 27, 2010 — A new puppy is an exciting addition to the family. Training your puppy is very important, because during the first four months of his life,...
Drumroll, Please! Introducing my Newest Staff Member!

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 6

Jul 26, 2010 — After all the suspense, are you ready to meet the newest staff member at Rewarding Behaviors Dog Training and the Dogster Behavior & Training blog?...
Plans for Puppy: Hand Feeding

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 0

Jul 23, 2010 — Because my puppy will be raw fed, hand feeding can get a little disgusting. The cost: benefit analysis definitely lends me to conclude that hand...
Plans for Puppy: Socialize, Socialize, Socialize

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 0

Jul 22, 2010 — I feel quite lucky that our breeder really has been socializing the puppies well during this critical time in their development. Before the age of...

Plans for Puppy: Crating

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 1

Jul 21, 2010 — Considering that they are one of the most useful and versatile training tools on the market, crates get an undeservedly bad reputation for being "cruel."...
Plans for Puppy: Tethering

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 2

Jul 20, 2010 — Tethering is a fantastic training technique for puppies and newly adopted adolescent and adult dogs as well. You can use a hands-free leash or make...
The Search Has Ended: It's a Boy!

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 1

Jul 19, 2010 — Jim and I have selected a breeder and are looking forward to bringing our new Saint Bernard puppy home in two short weeks. I will...