4.01 Give a Puppy a First Chance

The easiest way to save shelter dogs is to prevent them from being created in the first place. Every shelter dog began life as an impressionable little puppy and in this episode the Dunbars discuss the importance of starting that puppy on the right paw. As dog trainers, it’s our responsibility to make sure that new owners know how to raise a puppy. As dog owners, it’s our responsibility to do our homework, and be sure that our dog comes from a reputable breeder or shelter that is actively educating their dogs with socialization and obedience training.