Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Calm Looks Like in a Dog (And Why Most Owners Miss It)
Episode 134
Most dog owners think calm means a dog that is tired or doing nothing, but real calmness is something different. In this episode of Puppy Talk, we ta…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Should You Teach Your Puppy Tricks?
Episode 133
Many people get a new puppy and immediately start teaching it to shake, high-five, and roll over. In this episode of Puppy Talk, I am going to explai…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Is Your Dog Confused or Disobedient?
Episode 132
Most owners think their dog is being stubborn, ignoring them, or choosing not to listen. But in many cases, the dog is not being disobedient at all. …
5 months ago
Leash Reactivity: Why Walks Fall Apart and What Actually Helps
Episode 131
If your dog barks, lunges, freezes, growls, or completely loses their mind when they see another dog or person on leash, this episode is for you. In …
5 months, 1 week ago
Three Habits To Begin With Your New Puppy on Day One
Episode 130
Most of us focus on the cute parts of bringing home a puppy. Cuddling, playing, and taking lots of photos. What if we focused on the habits that prev…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
More Than Sit and Stay: What Dog Training Is Really About
Episode 129
Dog training is about more than teaching sit and stay. In this episode of Puppy Talk, we break down what real dog training actually looks like in eve…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Practice Obedience Training With Your Puppy
Episode 128
I’ve done several episodes recently on the responsibility of raising a puppy. The main thing to remember once you take ownership of a puppy is that t…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
More Potty Training Tips
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 p…
6 months, 2 weeks 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, fou…
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …
7 months ago