Ask A Puppy Trainer Show

You’ve been anticipating this day and now it’s finally here: time to bring your puppy home!

Sooo what do you do after you get them? What SHOULD you do? What SHOULDN’T you do? How do you set up your home? What do you DO with them?!

 Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! 

Ep 227 Timestamps:
1:03 - How to stop biting with a 9-week-old Bernedoodle when toy redirection only works briefly?
6:59 - How to transition a 1-year-old Dachshund from being crated when alone to settling calmly outside the crate?
11:45 - What’s the best setup for potty training a 9-week-old high-energy English Cocker Spaniel when you work full-time and have limited daytime availability?
*16:04 - Tips for Day 1 of bringing home an 8-week-old male Cavapoo?
20:27 - How to reinforce a strong recall in a 10-month-old Golden Retriever who gets easily distracted off-leash?
23:40 - What to do if a 9-week-old puppy loves the playpen but hates the crate?
26:48 - Is it normal for an 8-week-old puppy to growl during tug, and how should “Drop-it” be taught?
For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

It’s a thing: there’s a lot of small breed pups who like to bark and even growl at dogs bigger than them. But why is this?! Are they trying to look tough? Appear bigger than they are? Try to give a warning?
Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly!

Ep 226 Timestamps:
*1:52 - What to do with a 4-month-old Havanese puppy who’s growling at people and dogs on walks
9:27 - What breeds do you recommend for a single senior?
12:28 - How to stop a 17-week-old Cava-malt pup from biting constantly?
14:02 - What to do when a 16-month-old Old English Sheepdog bites during grooming and also pulls hard on the leash?
19:02 - Is a slip collar or a harness better for handling an 80-pound dog?
19:41 - Best tips for getting a 2-year-old pup stay in place
22:19 - How to stop a 4-month-old puppy from barking at certain toys?
27:10 - What to do when an 8-year-old Yorkie suddenly begins everywhere with your 11-month-old Rottie? 
For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

Is your puppy always biting at your hands and gnawing on your fingers? It’s definitely one of their favorite (but also painful!) things to do.

Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly!

Ep 225 Timestamps:
*1:10 - What to do with puppy mouthing DEMO!
4:42 - Top tips for preventing separation anxiety in a 2.5-month-old Aussiedoodle
13:38 - What is a good amount of time to leave a 7-month-old puppy out of the crate?
21:48 - Where to start when getting a new puppy?
22:39 - How to handle early food aggression in a 10-week-old Pomeranian?
26:15 - Why a trainer may recommend using a harness with 5-month-old Lab mix before starting their training program 
29:10 - When and how to transition a 4-month-old German Shepherd–Chow mix from treat-based training to reliable obedience without treats?
For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

Potty training is tough enough — but throw in some bitter cold temperatures and snow, and it’s a whole other challenging level added!

Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly!

Ep 224 Timestamps:
*1:10 - Tips for safely potty training an 8-week-old Cavalier King Charles puppy in harsh winter conditions
6:46 - Puppy tips for Thanksgiving! 
16:23 - What to do if a 4-month-old Beagle–Dachshund puppy cries nonstop when left alone, even though they have a 1-year-old Beagle companion?
21:11 - Potty training routine guideline for a 15-week-old puppy whose owners work full-time but have someone who visits twice a day
For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

Crate training is an important part of everyday life for young puppies — but when do you know your pup is ready for more time OUT of the crate?! We know YOU’RE probably ready for it — but that may not mean your puppy is quite yet!

Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly!

Ep 223 Timestamps:
*1:46 - When is it appropriate to give a 6-month-old Cocker Spaniel extra time outside the crate?
8:20 - How to help a 9-week-puppy stop biting?
12:03 - How do you handle a new puppy crying nonstop in the crate when trainers disagree about whether to let them cry?
16:34 - How to train a 12-week-old puppy who leaves pee trails but won’t fully pee outside?
20:03 - How do you stimulate a puppy without going outside?
23:57 - Tips for a 7-month-old Golden Retriever who is is very hard to train
28:12 - Advice for raising a 2-month-old French Bulldog puppy 
28:47 - Is it normal for a 13-week-old puppy to whine in the crate before settling when someone is home, and will it go away?
For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶