Cambridge Puppy Training

10/22/2026

Have you taught your dog how to "High 5"? Let us know how you did it.

10/17/2026

Thank you to all the animals who make our lives better just by being themselves. You are the joy we didn’t know we needed, wrapped in fur and four paws.

10/13/2026

This is a common question. Do I have to reward my dog with food forever?

✅ A reward is food you give AFTER the behaviour (“You sat! Here’s your treat!”)

Rewards teach your puppy that good choices pay off. And as those good habits stick, we gradually swap treats for praise & play or affection.

Treats are just the training wheels. 🚲🐾 Let me know if you have questions about how many treats to use in training? 👇

10/12/2026

Your puppy knows sit in class. At home, chaos.

Group classes teach obedience. Real-world reliability trains something completely different.

Your puppy can sit beautifully when the trainer is watching, the room is quiet, and there's a treat in your hand. But at 6pm when you're exhausted, the doorbell rings, or there's another dog across the street? Nothing.

That's not because your puppy is stubborn. It's because class teaches commands in a controlled environment. Real life requires your puppy to listen when you're distracted, when they're excited, and when everything around them is more interesting than you.

Obedience is performing on cue. Reliability is choosing to listen even when it's hard.

One happens in a training room. The other happens in your kitchen, on your walk, and when visitors arrive. Most group classes don't bridge that gap.

What's the one command your puppy ignores the most at home?

10/11/2026

Your puppy isn't testing you. Your puppy is confused about the rules.

Most people blame themselves when training stalls. They think they weren't firm enough, rewarded the wrong thing, or let it slide once and now it's ruined.

That's not what's happening.

Puppies need the same response every single time. One person says "off," another says "down," a third just laughs and lets it happen. The puppy doesn't know what the rule actually is.

The fix:

☑ Pick one word for each behavior and use only that word
☑ Make sure everyone in the house uses the same word
☑ Respond the same way every time the behavior happens
☑ Write it down if you need to

You don't need to be stricter. You need to be clearer.

What's the one thing your puppy does that makes you most frustrated right now?

10/10/2026

You're offering treats your puppy doesn't actually want. And then wondering why training feels like convincing a toddler to eat broccoli.

Here's how to find the right reward in under 60 seconds:

Offer a treat, then immediately offer their favorite toy. Notice which one they move toward first. Try access to the door, a sniff walk, or tug time. Watch their body language when you pull each option out. Use whatever gets the fastest, most excited response.

The one mistake to avoid: assuming food is always the highest-value reward.

Some puppies would rather chase a ball, wrestle with you, or sniff a new spot than eat another piece of chicken. When you match the reward to what your puppy actually wants, training stops feeling like a battle.

What does your puppy go crazy for that has nothing to do with food?

10/01/2026

Good morning.

10/01/2026

Nighttime Training Tip: A calm bedtime routine works wonders for a new puppy! Try taking your pup out for one last quiet bathroom break in low lighting right before bed. Keep voices low and interactions gentle so they understand night-time is for resting. Sweet dreams to all the hard-working pups and parents tonight! 🐾✨

It feels nice going to bed knowing you have given the world your best today. Rest is well deserved.

09/27/2026

One simple way to enjoy life more: make your home beautiful on purpose. Not perfect. Not expensive. Just intentional.
Clear one surface.
Add something you love.
Let the light in.

A beautiful home doesn’t just look good… it changes how you feel when you walk through the door. 🏡✨