The Puppy Associates

11/06/2026

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This online puppy training course teaches you everything you need to know to train your puppy, from essential skills and behaviors to solving problem behaviors.

11/06/2026

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Get our popular Puppy Guide booklet, plus regular emails with helpful information to guide you through the crucial first six months of your puppy’s life.

11/06/2026

Socialisation what does it really mean?

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It doesn’t mean playing.
It never did.
“Socialisation” has a lot to answer for.

It has a far more important meaning, and it’s often missed because of that one word.

It’s not all about interactions with other puppies or dogs. That’s a very small part of it.
Yet we get stuck thinking socialisation = play.

That’s the issue.

Socialisation is the whole world around them.
The one we’re used to. They’re not.

And if we reduce it to just play with other dogs?
Problems are on the way.

Socialisation is about teaching safety.
Creating safety.
Letting your puppy feel safe.

Even if they’ve never seen a plane or heard a crowd, the goal is the same.
Slow, careful exposure so they can take it in without overwhelming them.

We forget, or maybe don’t fully appreciate, how much they need to get used to in our world.

Socialisation is careful, positive exposure.
Acclimation.
And yes, a level of "neutrality".

Wet grass.
Stairs.
Rain on their head.
A cat passing by.
A scooter moving past.

The goal was never just play.

10/06/2026

Love 🫶 Bucket 🪣

10/06/2026

Puppy Love 🫶

09/06/2026

Puppies love to chew 🐾

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09/06/2026

Dog Body Language

08/06/2026

Puppy Toileting Troubles🚻🚽
It's troubling for you and the puppy, be patient, be consistent as they may not have developed a strong association for the toilet area.
Top Toileting Tips 🐾🚽
🚽Have a small treat tub near where you wish the puppy to toilet, after the puppy has been to the toilet give the puppy a small yummy treat, calmly tell puppy how good he/she has been.
🚽Try to resist petting your puppy after they have been to the toilet.
🚽Don't rush to go inside, as maybe puppy has not completely finished going to the toilet. You could go inside with puppy on lead for a few minutes, then go back outside to give puppy a second opportunity, just for a few minutes.

Whether you're bringing home a puppy or an older dog, the key to to...

06/06/2026

If your puppy pees when excited, it's usually not a house training problem. It's often a normal emotional response that can happen when puppies are greeting people, meeting someone new, or getting lots of attention.

They aren't choosing to do it, and in many cases they don't even realize it's happening. 😅

The most effective way to help is to keep greetings calm, reduce social pressure, and build your puppy's confidence through positive experiences and games. Most puppies improve with maturity when we focus on helping them feel confident rather than correcting the behavior.

⬇️ Linked in the comments: Read our latest blog post to learn why it happens, common triggers, and how confidence building games can help your puppy succeed.