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Back to SearchWhy Your Puppy Needs Mental Stimulation
Episode 70
Mental stimulation is often referred to as enrichment and covers a wide variety of activities. They often appear to be fun games or clever ways to feed snacks, but they're really so much more than th…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Puppy Training Series: The Watch Me Command
Episode 69
This is a great exercise to build the relationship between the handler and the puppy. We start this in the house with no distractions, then move it outside with distractions so she can get focused ba…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Puppy Training Series: No is Not a Cue
Episode 68
I found this post on another dog trainer Olivia Mergl of Mannered Mutts Dog Training on Instagram. Below is her post text. The image that goes with the post will be placed on a blog post here.
No is …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Be Patient With Your Puppy
Episode 67
There are two ways to be more patient with your puppy, and I will discuss both in this episode. Patience will go a long way when raising a puppy. Give your puppy time to learn and adapt to your lif…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Should Your Puppy Sleep in Your Bed?
Episode 66
In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of having your puppy sleep with you in your bed. Remember, that is my opinion, and the opinions of other dog trainers and vets will vary.
The Complete P…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
The First Day With Your New Puppy
Episode 65
In this episode, I share what I did during my dog Dixie's First Day Home on May 5, 2020. I immediately taught Dixie her name, leash acclimation, and set boundaries in the apartment. Notice my tone, …
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Leash Training Your Puppy - Part 2
Episode 64
I use three types of walks for puppies that I train. Each of these walks is unique and can be combined to achieve multiple goals in one outing.
The Training WalkThe Enrichment WalkThe Potty Break Walk…Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Why Your Puppies Behavior Is Not Improving
Episode 63
The top 3 reasons why your puppy's behavior is not improving:
You are reinforcing the unwanted behavior.You are trying to "fix" your puppy instead of teaching your puppy.You are not being consistent.…Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Leash Training Your Puppy - Part 1
Episode 62
In this episode, I discuss one of the chapters of my new book, Leash Training Your Puppy, which will be available by the end of February 2023. To get on my mailing list for updates on the book releas…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Puppy Behavior Modification
Episode 61
Use this FREE chart below to help identify unwanted minor puppy behaviors and teach a replacement behavior. Practice reinforcing the replacement behaviors without reinforcing the unwanted behaviors. …
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago