Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog
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Your host, Debbie, is a positive trainer with a passion for dogs, their behavior and helping you create a well behaved dog. This is a dog training and behavior podcast that with help you and your new puppy build good healthy habits right from the start. It will also help you understand your dog’s behavior and build a strong, fulfilling, and fun relationship for years to come.
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United States
Description:
Your host, Debbie, is a positive trainer with a passion for dogs, their behavior and helping you create a well behaved dog. This is a dog training and behavior podcast that with help you and your new puppy build good healthy habits right from the start. It will also help you understand your dog’s behavior and build a strong, fulfilling, and fun relationship for years to come.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.playtimepaws.com/
Episodes
YNP #099: Why Not to Give a Puppy as a Holiday Gift
9/17/2024
The holiday season is a popular time to bring a new puppy into the family. But how we do it can make a big difference in the well being of all involved. Now before I totally burst your bubble, I'm not saying you shouldn't get a puppy this time of year (though there are things to […]
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Duration:00:16:43
YNP #098: Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening
8/16/2024
Why your dog isn't listening depends on a bunch of factors including what your asking them to do, where they are, what you've taught them previously, and more. It's one of the most common questions I get but it's also one of the hardest to answer. I usually need ALOT more information. From my experience, I've narrowed […]
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Duration:00:15:02
YNP #097: Hot Weather Activities for Your Dog
7/12/2024
Just about every dog is going to have some trouble with the hot weather. For some dogs even a slight elevation in temperature will find them seeking out the shade and wanting shorter walks. The heat itself can be tiring for a dog so it tends to shorten walks and activity. This will result in us […]
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Duration:00:15:13
YNP #096: Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
6/5/2024
Pet insurance isn't the most interesting topic I've ever talked about but it is important. Most often I get the question "is pet insurance worth it?" And I think this is the wrong question. We most often compare it to our own health insurance. But there are key differences that mean we have to think about pet […]
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Duration:00:17:57
YNP #095: When Things Go Wrong Between the Kids and Dog: With Justine Schuurmans
5/13/2024
What do you do when things go wrong between the kids and your dog? Something that isn't talked about enough is how the relationship between kids and dogs isn't always as magical as we imagined. It's very common for the kids to get annoyed with the jumpy puppy and their sharp teeth. It's just as common for […]
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Duration:00:31:23
YNP #094: Are Your Kids Ready for a Dog? With Justine Schuurmans
5/9/2024
If you're a parent, how do you know if your kids are ready for a dog? And if they are, how do you prepare them for bringing that new dog home? Well lucky for you (and me) Justine Schuurmans, the expert on families, kids, and dogs, is going to answer those questions. Justine is the founder of […]
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Duration:00:28:08
YNP #093: Dog Fitness: Keeping Your Puppy Fit and Safe with Brittni
4/19/2024
What is dog fitness? Brittni of Potential Unleased Idaho has joined me to answer that question and then some. Brittni talks to us about dog fitness and how it can prevents injuries, builds confidence, and work both body and mind. Of course, we also talked a lot about puppies and how to keep our their muscles and […]
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Duration:00:36:01
Join YOUR Perfect Puppy – Limited Time Offer
4/15/2024
Something exciting is happening!! I wanted to share why I'm offering $100 off my signature new puppy course YOUR Perfect Puppy until April 28th!! I've just finished two major changes to YOUR Perfect Puppy, my 4 week new puppy course. It's the same 4-week course that has helped hundreds of new puppy owners get through those first few […]
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Duration:00:05:34
YNP #092: Why Not to Punish Puppy Potty Accidents
2/7/2024
It can be counter intuitive but when your puppy has a potty accident, we shouldn't punish them. You may feel that you need to do something to let them know "this is wrong". Or maybe you know that you're not supposed to punish your puppy's potty accidents but you're not sure why. In general, I discourage using […]
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Duration:00:12:52
YNP #091: Listener Questions
1/17/2024
When I receive multiple questions from my listeners around the same topic I know it's time to do a podcast episode about it. But not all questions warrant a full episode but can still be useful to answer. So that's exactly what I did in this episode. I gathered 5 questions that came from you, my […]
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Duration:00:11:06
YNP #090: When Your Dog Hates the Rain
1/4/2024
When your dog refuses to go outside in the rain, it can be annoying and time consuming. It's even worse when you're trying to potty train a young puppy that isn't going to hold it until the rain stops. For most dogs they will learn to tolerate it but for others it may always be […]
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Duration:00:12:18
YNP #089: Reasons to Muzzle Train Your Dog
11/29/2023
Muzzle training your dog means exposing your dogs to wearing a muzzle in a positive, stress-free way (see resources below on how to do this). This is something that most of us never think (or want to think) about doing with our dog. It's understandable because muzzles have a bad rap and are thought of as a […]
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Duration:00:11:07
YNP #088: Four Things You May Not Know About Socialization
11/8/2023
Socialization is the most important training you can do for your puppy. It's also the most overlooked and misunderstood part of your puppy's training. When done correctly as a puppy, socialization creates a confident, well adjusted dog. And who doesn't want that for their puppy? I've gathered the 4 things I think are the most misunderstood about […]
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Duration:00:16:40
YNP #087: Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You?
10/11/2023
Is your dog trying to dominate you? The short answer is no, they are not. And though that might not come as a surprise to you, what isn't always clear is why it's not true. Especially because this theory that dogs want to dominate us or some dogs are more "dominate" than others still comes […]
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Duration:00:15:24
YNP #086: Why We Struggle with Recall
9/22/2023
Teaching your dog to come when called (recall) is arguably the most important skill you can teach your dog. It's also one that we struggle with the most. That's because we try and teach it like we would any other cue like sit, down or stay. But that only gives us half the picture. Recall is a habit […]
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Duration:00:12:43
YNP #085: How to Handle Potty Training Overnight
8/8/2023
Potty training can be overwhelming. The good news is, one of the first things we can check off the list is getting our puppy to sleep through the night. Potty training overnight is a little different than during the day. Even though they can hold it longer overnight, they still aren't going to make more than […]
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Duration:00:09:43
YNP #084: My Favorite DIY Puzzle Feeders
7/21/2023
I love puzzle feeders as a way to "ditch the bowl" and make mealtime an event. If you search "puzzle feeder" or "slow feeders" online countless options come up. I have my favorite store bought feeders (see my Supplies page) but there's also many ways to DIY it! In fact, I have three that you can […]
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Duration:00:09:25
YNP #083: What to Do if Your Dog Gets Lost
7/7/2023
I hope you never need this podcast episode. Chances are, you will. Having a lost pet is a stressful and upsetting experience. Sometimes we don't think of the obvious things and sometimes we don't even know the resources that are available I talk about the most effective things you can do, who you should call, where you […]
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Duration:00:07:55
YNP #082: Let’s Update Your Dog’s Microchip
6/29/2023
A microchip is a tiny device that is placed below your pet's skin. It has a unique 15 digit code that you register along with your contact information. This way if your pet ever gets lost, shelters, veterinarians, police stations, and others can scan the microchip and access your contact info and help return your […]
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Duration:00:12:25
YNP #081: My Rules for Your Dog’s Walk
6/12/2023
When we thing of what our dog's walk should look like we think of them walking by our side without being distracted by anything and only sniffing when we say it's ok. Spoiler alert! There is NO "should". I'm here to let you off the hook. Your walk doesn't have to be perfect. As long as […]
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Duration:00:11:14