Bringing home a new puppy is one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming experiences for new pet parents. Between house training, chewing, and those late-night whimpers, it’s easy to feel unsure about where to start. That’s where crate training a puppy  comes in. Done right, crate training provides structure, security, and peace of mind, both for you and your pup. At Venture Dog Training , we help dog owners use the crate as a positive trainin

Potty training is one of the very first milestones you tackle with a new pup and one of the most meaningful. Whether your puppy came from a local Austin breeder, a rescue group like Austin Pets Alive!, or a foster home in South Austin, learning how to potty train a puppy sets the foundation for a calm, confident life together. At Venture Dog Training , we work with puppies across Austin every day, and we’ve seen one thing proven again and again: potty training isn’t about per

Every dog goes through important stages of development, and one of the most misunderstood among them is the “fear period.”  Many new pet parents get worried when their once-confident puppy suddenly seems afraid of things they were fine with just days ago. Don’t worry — this is a completely normal part of growing up! At Venture Dog Training , we’ve helped hundreds of families in South and North Austin understand and navigate their dogs’ behaviour changes during fear periods. I