The Puppy Is In The House!

I am a strong believer in raising puppies in the house to help teach proper socialization, house breaking and manners.

- Jessie Richards

Retrievers in general are social animals and thrive on interaction with people. A lot of the behavioral issues in young dogs result from a lack of socialization. I’ve found that puppies raised in kennels tend not to know how to receive praise or affection or learn how to understand correction. In addition, they are often noisier and more timid around unfamiliar situations, dogs and people. A puppy needs to be your best buddy. I try to take mine along with me whenever possible, to the store or park, to training or just over to a friend’s house. Exposing puppies to a multitude of different situations only enhances their abilities to learn and cope with new things.

Three of the most critical parts of raising a puppy in the house are crate training, housebreaking and teaching good manners.