PupScouts of Hunterdon: Puppy Training & Separation Anxiety Coaching

PupScouts of Hunterdon: Puppy Training & Separation Anxiety Coaching Home of the PupScouts. We are Hunterdon's puppy experts providing modern, humane, dog training. We s

There are two things, in addition to love, that every dog needs in order to become the perfect companion: good training and proper exercise. If you're a new dog guardian- or have a dog that is unruly- we are here to help you navigate life with your pup.


* PMCT3
* Fear Free Certified Trainer
* Certified SAPro Separation Anxiety Trainer
* Force-free, humane training methods based on the science of

how animals learn
* Personal attention in one-on-one sessions
* Voted Hunterdon's Best Trainer, reoccurring


We help you with:
Puppy Predicaments
Doggie Dilemmas

House training, puppy biting/chewing, jumping, good manners, crate training, puppy socialization, demand barking, counter surfing, and other challenges?... we've got'm covered!

🐶 I can’t make you train your puppy, but I can tell you that every person who has come to me for help with their adolesc...
08/04/2026

🐶 I can’t make you train your puppy, but I can tell you that every person who has come to me for help with their adolescent puppy who is over 1 year old wishes they didn’t wait to start training their puppy.

I also hear from people who have a 6, 7, or 8 month old puppy on how they wish they started training earlier. They think their puppy is too young to start when they first bring them home.

I’ve heard comment like, “well, the honeymoon period is over. I guess it’s time to start training my puppy”.

Your puppy is always learning whether you are actively training or not. Start training early in order to teach the behaviors you want.

❓When’s the right time to start training your puppy? When you bring them home.

❓When’s the right age to start training your puppy? When you bring them home.

🤔 Do you have a plan to grow a well mannered puppy?

Frozen treats that can’t be beat!Watermelon is in season and can be a fun, cool, treat for you dog. 🥄 These are some eas...
08/03/2026

Frozen treats that can’t be beat!

Watermelon is in season and can be a fun, cool, treat for you dog.

🥄 These are some easy, frozen treats to make for your puppy.

🍉 Cut watermelon into cubes and freeze.

🍉 Blend or chop watermelon into small pieces, mix with yogurt and freeze in ice cube trays.

🍉 Use the leftover juice to make ice pops. Freeze in a KONG or paper Cup. Your puppy will have their own Italian Ice!

🍉 make parfaits with blended watermelon, and yogurt, layering the yogurt and blended watermelon.

If your puppy is treating your hands and feet like an all you can eat buffet, I’ve got a simple (and fun) Puppy Shark We...
08/01/2026

If your puppy is treating your hands and feet like an all you can eat buffet, I’ve got a simple (and fun) Puppy Shark Week survival hack for you.

When your furry land shark starts circling and those needle teeth are headed straight for you, scatter a handful of baby carrots across the floor.

Now your puppy has a new mission:
🥕 Chase them
🥕 Bat them around
🥕 Crunch them
🥕 Hunt for every last one.

Instead of hanging off your sleeves, your puppy gets to sniff, chase, pounce, crunch, and chew.

Baby carrots are a healthy, low-calorie snack that many teething puppies love to crunch.

❄️ Frozen baby carrots can provide additional relief for their sore gums.

❓ Not sure if your puppy will enjoy them frozen? Try tossing out a mix of frozen and unfrozen baby carrots. Watch which ones they're drawn to and spend time chewing.

👀 It's quite entertaining to watch them play with baby carrots, and it's a win-win situation for everyone.

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones… and your fingers get to survive another day! 🦈

There’s a land shark lurking in your living room!Don't let your KONGs be "fin"-ished! 💦Make it a feeding frenzy for the ...
07/31/2026

There’s a land shark lurking in your living room!

Don't let your KONGs be "fin"-ished! 💦

Make it a feeding frenzy for the KONGs, not your fingers!

Fill & freeze your empty KONGs and you’ll have a fin-tastic week! 🍗🦈

When it comes to interacting with sharks, a shark cage is crucial.What’s essential for navigating the puppy biting and c...
07/31/2026

When it comes to interacting with sharks, a shark cage is crucial.

What’s essential for navigating the puppy biting and chewing phase?

Answer: baby gates and expens, also known as "expens" or “playpens”.

They won’t only protect your limbs, clothes, and furniture, but also preserve your sanity.

🐶 Establishing a secure space for our puppies gives us a breather from the biting and chewing frenzy. It also provides them with downtime to relax (remember, we discussed how puppies tend to bite more when they're tired?).

✔️ While a crate or expen is important for management during this phase, it should only be used if the puppy has been properly crate trained. Just as important, a crate or pen should never be used for punishment.

🦈 Simple gates and pens are a must for creating a shark free zone.

Get your Jacques Cousteau on! It will make the biting and chewing pase less overwhelming.

Puppy biting can be really frustrating.🕐 Did you know that puppies have peak times when their biting is worse?Understand...
07/30/2026

Puppy biting can be really frustrating.

🕐 Did you know that puppies have peak times when their biting is worse?

Understanding this can help you develop a plan to navigate the biting phase easier.

💤 Ensure your puppy is getting sufficient quality sleep. Puppies require 18-20 hours of sleep per day. If they aren't getting enough rest, you will likeley see an increase in biting behavior.

🍽️ Puppies tend to mouth more when they're hungry. Is it close to your puppy's breakfast, lunch, or dinner time?

🏃‍♂️ An overly excited and hyperactive puppy is more likely to chomp on your. Too much running and playtime can turn your puppy into a shark. Managing their arousal levels can help reduce biting incidents.

Does your puppy training plan include strategies to enrich their daily life, establish structure and routine, and fulfill all their needs?

If you're feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or at your wit's end, don't worry! We have effective strategies to help you sail through puppyhood with all your fingers intact and your sanity intact.

🦈 What's one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from puppy owners?Answer: "What should I use for puppy bit...
07/29/2026

🦈 What's one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from puppy owners?

Answer: "What should I use for puppy biting and chewing?"

🍖 Long-lasting, edible chews are my ultimate recommendation!

⏰ If you're not using them, tackling this phase of puppyhood will be quite challenging.

🦷 Some of these chews will last for an extended period when your puppy has all their baby teeth. However, as your puppy begins losing their baby teeth, some of these items may become easier to chew through and won't last as long.

👀 Always supervise your puppy when introducing a new edible chew to observe their chewing behavior. If they're breaking off larger pieces once they lose their baby teeth, make sure these pieces don't pose a choking hazard.

⚠️ Some puppies may continue chewing items into smaller pieces to eat them, while others may try to swallow a larger sized piece. I’ve raised lots of puppies with all different chewing styles and habits.

🚫 Unless you're certain that a long lasting, edible chew is safe for your puppy, never leave them alone with it.

A very common frustration voiced by puppy parents is the aggravating cycle of saying "no" to their biting puppy, only to...
07/28/2026

A very common frustration voiced by puppy parents is the aggravating cycle of saying "no" to their biting puppy, only to have their puppy persist despite being told “NO!” a thousand times.

🤔 This actually isn’t surprising. Why? Because "no" is not a behavior itself.

When your puppy jumps, bites your hands, is chewing your shoe, and you suddenly shout "NO”, your puppy doesn’t understand what you want.

No doesn’t tell your puppy what you want them to do.

🐶 Puppies don't understand English. Words hold no meaning for them unless we associate specific actions with those words through training. To your puppy, it's merely sound.

🚫 "No" doesn't provide your puppy with clear guidance on what you desire. They might be just as puzzled about what the heck you want as you are about why they "aren't listening."

⚠️ And, if you say "NO" while your puppy is jumping and biting, you might unintentionally reinforce the behavior. Your attention becomes a form of reward when you engage with them (remember, they don't understand the word "no"). Your instinctive movements to protect yourself by shifting your hands, feet, arms, and legs can inadvertently encourage the jumping and biting… creating a super fun game for your puppy.

🔄 Instead of tirelessly repeating "no," redirect your puppy's attention to an appropriate toy or chew.

🗨️ "You can't chew on me, but you can chew on this."

If it feels like your puppy has tiny razor blades attached to their face...You're not imagining it.Those needle-sharp ba...
07/27/2026

If it feels like your puppy has tiny razor blades attached to their face...

You're not imagining it.

Those needle-sharp baby teeth have earned puppies their Shark Week reputation. 🦈

A few puppy tooth facts:
🦷 Puppies have 28 baby teeth
🦷 They begin losing them around 16 weeks
🦷 The last teeth usually don't fall out until 5–6 months
🦷 They'll eventually have 42 adult teeth (that's a lot going on inside your puppy’s mouth!)

One thing many puppy parents don't realize?

Teething doesn't last a couple of weeks. It lasts for months.

That's why management matters so much.

Have a variety of appropriate chews ready and rotate them to keep them interesting. We need to put our seatbelts on and buckle in because this phase will last a while and we need to help support our puppies.

Your puppy isn't trying to make your life difficult.

Their mouth is just going through a lot right now. 🦈🐾

It's so important to find the right toys that satisfy your puppy's chewing and biting needs! 🦴It’s also important to not...
07/26/2026

It's so important to find the right toys that satisfy your puppy's chewing and biting needs! 🦴

It’s also important to note that puppies have different preferences for textures and durability. This can even change throughout the day.

What your puppy wants or needs to chew on in the morning might be different than later in the afternoon or at night.

🧩 Offer a variety of options and pay attention to what they're chewing. If they go for your dining room table leg or fireplace hearth, they might need something hard to chew on.

👟 If they prefer your sneakers and couch cushions, they might be looking for something soft.

🎁 Give your puppy multiple chew toys so they can pick what will keep them happy!

❓ Does your puppy have a favorite go-to toy that keeps them busy? Share with me what they love sinking their teeth into! 🤩

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