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Episode 127
People call me to discuss puppy training, and their entire focus is on potty training. This happens a lot. The goal of this episode is to shift new puppy owners' focus to the bigger picture of raisin…
Published on 8 hours ago
How Much Does it Cost to Own a Dog?
Episode 126
My dog Dixie has been diagnosed with heart disease after a routine checkup before teeth cleaning. They found a heart murmur, then, from an X-ray, found an enlarged heart and congestion in her lungs. …
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
The Responsibility of Raising a Puppy
Episode 125
Many people underestimate the level of responsibility needed to raise a puppy. Listen to my first episode of Puppy Talk called Owning a New Puppy is a Lot of Work.
The Truth:
Raising a young puppy sta…Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Does Your Dog Trust You?
Episode 124
Being an effective leader and building trust in your dog requires a skill set grounded in effective communication, temperament, and focus.
What to do:
Make sure your communication is crystal clear. Tr…Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Building Structure in Your Puppy’s Routine
Episode 123
Building structure for your puppy in one of the best things you can do to help raise a happy, healthy, and obedient puppy. In this episode of Puppy Talk I discuss the why and how of puppy structure.…
Published on 1 month ago
Child Safety Around Dogs - Part 2
Episode 122
For dog owners:
Always keep your dog on a leash. Listen to podcast episode 118. Never allow your dog to bark or lunge at another dog or people. Create distance immediately if this happens.Work with a …Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Getting Started As A Dog Trainer
Episode 121
Embarking on a career as a dog trainer may seem daunting. With vast knowledge to acquire and numerous pathways to explore, it can be challenging. Yet, by breaking it down into straightforward steps, …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The Most Important Command to Teach Your Puppy
Episode 120
The Most Important Command to Teach Your Puppy is the "stay" command. This will help you control the puppies space in the house, prevent them from jumping, and prevent them from running away. In this…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
3 Tips For Better Puppy Socialization
Episode 119
Puppy Socialization is the most important thing to teach your puppy from the ages of 8 to 16 weeks old. Everything that your puppy is exposed to during this time period will have a significant impact…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
5 Reasons to Keep Your Dog on a Leash
Episode 118
You may be wondering what is best for your dog, whether you should keep them on or off the leash. Here are some reasons that you'll want to consider keeping your best friend on-leash and living their…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago