Speaking Dog · The Go Anywhere Dog® journal
From those first puppy days to adolescence: understand what is changing, what your puppy needs, and how to help them grow with confidence.
Puppy Development
Why play and skills belong together throughout puppy training. See how GAD connects classroom practice, emotional development and family life, with research across children and other mammals.
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A puppy can learn a skill quickly. Growing up takes time. Before choosing puppy boot camp or board-and-train, ask how the program protects development, responds to distress, and brings…
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Small breed puppy socialization needs more than a smaller playmate. See why GAD splits classes by size and play style at our Eden Prairie puppy school.
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It’s one of the most confusing moments for puppy parents—and for trainers too. You have a puppy who starts early.They play beautifully.They read cues.They pause.They’re flexible, social, and joyful.…
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Women Don’t Need to Be “Alpha” — They Need to Be Themselves Women are told more than anyone: “You’re too soft.” “You need to be tougher.” “Your dog is…
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https://youtu.be/Vbzl8SRQI6MYour puppy finds a shoe. You find your puppy. Suddenly everyone is running, and only one of you thinks this is a problem. Updated written companion · October 2026.…
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https://youtu.be/Wu0F8llR4N8Updated written companion · October 2026. This earlier video introduces puppy socialization. The guidance below reflects our current Go Anywhere Dog® 5.0 approach. A puppy pauses at the store…
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