What To Do If Your Puppy Is Afraid To Go Outside To Potty | Ep. 230 (00:32:52)
Many puppies LOVE to be outside and would spend all their time out there if possible! For others, it can be a large scarier place with unpredictable loud noises, new sights they haven’t seen and can l...
How To Let Your Noisy Puppy Out of Crate | Ep. 229 (00:30:50)
Some pups acclimate to the crate right away, while others need some time to adjust. But even puppies who love it can still bark or whine inside to be let out. Opening the crate while your pup is at ...
How To Overcome Separation Anxiety | Ep. 228 (00:35:34)
There’s so much you can do to prepare for your new puppy…but separation anxiety isn’t something most new pup parents are ready to deal with when it happens. The endless crying, howling, panting, bark...
What To Do On DAY 1 With Your New Puppy! | Ep. 227 (00:31:09)
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 h...
Does Your Small Puppy Bark & Growl At Other Dogs On Walks? | Ep. 226 (00:29:59)
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 wa...
How To Handle Puppy Mouthing! | Ep. 225 (00:31:44)
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 he...
Tips For Potty Training In COLD Weather | Ep. 224 (00:28:47)
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...
When Can Your Puppy Get MORE Out Of Crate Time? | Ep. 223 (00:30:28)
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...
Dealing With CRAZY Puppy Biting! | Ep. 222 (00:35:32)
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...
When Should You Start Training Your Puppy? | Ep. 221 (00:31:43)
What’s the best time to start training your puppy? YESTERDAY!! The next best time? RIGHT NOW!! Yes this includes even if you juuust brought home your sweet little 8-week-old puppy who’s sleeping 90% ...
How To Teach Your Puppy To Be More Independent | Ep. 220 (00:29:26)
Confidence and independence help puppies grow into pups who can be in the crate without barking, away from you without crying, and being trusted when you’re out of the house! But, of course, there are...
How Much Time Should Your Puppy Spend OUT Of The Crate? | Ep. 219 (00:38:04)
If you know us, you know we’re big fans of using a crate for puppies! When used correctly, there are so many wonderful benefits for both you AND your pup. But how much time OUT of the crate should you...
Puppy Whining in Their Play Area? Try This! | Ep. 218 (00:29:42)
Puppies whining when you step away is very common — especially for brand new young pups! (And even more common in certain breeds.) So what do you do and what CAN you do if your pup is having trouble ...
Helping Your Pup Play Nicely with Kids | Ep. 217 (00:33:46)
Kids (usually) are so excited to meet grandma’s new pup! Until teeth get involved and the playful nips can turn into stressful (and even scary!) visits for the young kids. Check out the timestamps to...
From Accidents to Sweet Dreams: Solving Crate Peeing at Night! | Ep. 216 (00:29:26)
Waking up to a wet crate? 😩 It happens…and it’s not fun. The good news? With the right routine, those messy mornings don’t last forever. Your pup can learn to sleep soundly through the night (and so...
Is Your Puppy Ready To Sleep Through The Night Without A Crate? | Ep. 215 (00:31:33)
Wondering if it’s time to let your pup sleep outside the crate? Pup parents are often eager to get to this phase! The truth: giving nighttime freedom too soon can backfire…but with the right foundat...
How To Manage A New Puppy When You Work! | Ep. 214 (00:34:09)
You’re getting a new puppy, which you know is going to be a lot of work. But you also have to GO to work! So how do you manage a new puppy in your life with work life? Check out the timestamps to fin...
How To Get A Puppy To Eat From Their Bowl Instead Of Your Hand | Ep. 213 (00:31:49)
We are huge fans of hand feeding puppies when they’re young to engage and work with them for their food. But, there comes a time when pups do need to eat from their own bowl as well. And sometimes cer...
How To Train A Puppy Who’s NOT Food Motivated | Ep. 212 (00:34:21)
Food is a powerful motivator and reward and (in our opinion!) a vital part of the puppy training process! Sure, it can be a little annoying to always need to have their food on you ready to use, and N...
How To Stop Your Puppy From Chewing The Leash | Ep. 211 (00:31:50)
We often encourage owners to have their puppy on leash inside the home (while monitored) to more easily be able to redirect your puppy, guide them when you need to, and keep them out of trouble. But,...
Where Should You Keep The Crate During The Day? | Ep. 210 (00:33:10)
When it comes to crating your puppy during the day — is there a “right” spot? Should they be in the living room with you? In your bedroom or another room? Should you cover them like you may do at nigh...
What To Do If Your Puppy Doesn’t Poop During Their Potty Break | Ep. 209 (00:28:13)
It’s your puppy’s usual “poop time”, but they don’t go during their potty break. What should you do?! Give them extra time? Let them have their free time as normal? Put them back in their crate? Che...
Why Puppies Eat Their Poop & How To Stop It! | Ep. 208 (00:30:15)
It’s possibly one of the most disgusting parts of puppyhood, and actually a LOT more common than new puppy owners may think: many puppies eat their poop! 💩 Ewww, we know — and then they try to lick ...
Should You Leave Water Out For Your New Puppy? | Ep. 207 (00:26:59)
Making sure you’re taking care of your puppy’s basic needs is of course top priority for new pup parents! So when it comes to water — what should you do? Leave a bowl down 24/7 to make sure they aren’...
What’s The Point Of Place Command? | Ep. 206 (00:24:23)
Place is probably the most useful command we teach puppies — why?? It’s essentially teaching your puppy how to be “CALM ON COMMAND”. How do we do this? By teaching a pup to enjoy going on their Plac...
