Ask A Puppy Trainer Show

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 walks9:27 - 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 place22:19 - 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 Aussiedoodle13:38 - 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 conditions6:46 - 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 dayFor 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 train28:12 - 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 🐶

One of the most painful (literally!) parts of puppyhood is dealing with puppy biting! Those puppy teeth are SHARP. Pups don’t know their strength yet, and they can get super mouthy with everything and anything!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 222 Timestamps: 1:03 - How to stop a 14-week-old German Shorthaired Pointer from peeing in the crate when you leave the house*5:44 - Advice for stopping a 12-week-old German Shepherd puppy from biting when nothing seems to work15:58 - Should you start crate training a teacup Yorkie on the very first day you bring her home?16:27 - How to get a 15-week-old Cockapoo puppy to stop biting17:06 - How to prepare and crate a 150-pound dog for an 18-hour flight?24:26 - Why would a 12-week-old puppy scream nonstop after coming out of the crate, even though they go in easily?27:50 - How to stop an 11-month-old puppy from biting a friend’s 1.5-year-old Toy PoodleFor more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶