The Puppy Academy

Ask A Puppy Trainer Show

Join expert trainers Bethany and Sparky from The Puppy Academy as they answer new puppy parents' questions to help make puppyhood easy!

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

How To Stop Crate Whining! | Ep. 201 03.06.2025

We want our puppies to be comfortable in their crate, especially when we need to leave the house. But what should you do if your pup whines non-stop in there the second they’re alone? 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 cha...

Is It Ok To Comfort Your 8-Week-Old Puppy? | Ep. 200 26.05.2025

When our brand new puppies are crying, whining or may seem nervous, it can feel completely instinctual to want to comfort them with a snuggle, rubs and soothing voice. 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 Monda...

What Time Should You Stop Giving Your Puppy Food & Water? | Ep. 199 20.05.2025

Overnight and early morning potty breaks aren’t the most fun thing, but they are a very normal part of early puppyhood.  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...

New Puppy Crate Training Tips! | Ep. 198 13.05.2025

We never hide it — we are HUGE fans of using the crate with new puppies! There are so many positives to it - when it is introduced and used correctly. But if you have a puppy who doesn’t like it so much, we know how tough that can be!  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...

Is Your Puppy Waking Up Earlier Than Usual? | Ep. 197 06.05.2025

Having your puppy on a solid schedule can make life easier and more predictable for the both of you in those early puppy months! But what happens when your puppy starts waking up earlier than normal? Do puppies go through sleep regression like babies 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...

How To Get Your New Puppy & Older Dog To Play Nice| Ep. 196 29.04.2025

If you just welcomed a new puppy home and already have another dog at home, you’ve probably had visions of them playing and snuggling together and being BFFs. However….it doesn’t ALWAYS get off to a welcoming start.  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...

Brand New Puppy Leash Training Tips! | Ep. 195 22.04.2025

You’ve got a new puppy — now when should you introduce the leash to them? How should you do it? What does a walk with a brand new puppy look like? Do you even walk a brand new puppy?  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 cha...

Is Your Puppy Biting ALL The Time? | Ep. 194 15.04.2025

One of the most common puppyhood issues that new puppy parents seem to be the most surprised by (and the least prepared for) — is all the BITING! And rightfully so — it HURTS!!! What is normal puppy biting? Is your puppy biting too much? Does it seem like ALL they do is bite?  Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on...

Help! My Puppy Cries In Their Playpen! | Ep. 193 08.04.2025

The playpen can be a great tool to give your young pup a little more room to stretch and play while keeping them safe. But not all puppies like it!   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...

Does Your Puppy Only Listen After You Ask Them 10x? | Ep. 192 01.04.2025

Are you constantly repeating yourself to your puppy? Do you need to repeat the same command 10 (or 100 🤪) times before they do it? When you think your puppy “knows” their commands already and are just pretending to ignore you, it can get pretty frustrating! So why do pups do this and how can you snap their focus back to you and start listening again? We’re so glad you asked! Check out the timesta...

Is Your Puppy Biting Their Leash? | Ep. 191 29.03.2025

 Puppies love to chew, bite, nip just about everything and anything! But what happens when they do this to their leash when you’re training to walk them and nothing seems to work to redirect 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 o...

How To Change Your Puppy’s Potty Spot | Ep. 190 27.03.2025

 Sometimes, especially with younger pups, there comes a time when you need to change their potty spot! Whether this is from potty pads to grass, from a spot in the backyard to a preferred spot in another area, or even a brand new home or vacation home they aren’t used to — it can be done and the process can be pretty similar from one situation to another.   Check out the timestamps to find what ot...

How To Stop Your Puppy From Barking At The TV!📺 | Ep. 189 25.03.2025

Do you have a puppy who’s super focused on the TV and even barks at images on it? Not all pups do this — but when they do….sure it can be cute at first…then it can quickly turn into an annoying habit that’s hard to turn their attention away from! 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...

Does Your Puppy HATE To Be Picked Up? | Ep. 188 04.03.2025

When puppies are still young and tiny, it’s common to pick them up to hold them, cuddle them, move them, or keep them out of harm's way when needed.  But what if your puppy is growling and snapping when you go to reach for them? Should you be concerned? 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...

How to Introduce A Puppy To A Newborn | Ep. 187 25.02.2025

What’s the best way to introduce your new baby to your puppy? Is there a right or wrong way to do it? When is the best time to do it? Should you even do it?!? 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...

Is Your Puppy Jumping & Nipping At The Treat Pouch?! | Ep. 186 18.02.2025

One of our go-to pieces of advice for new puppies is: always have a treat pouch on your when your puppy is out of the crate! Leveraging food in those early months to help train your puppy, get their focus, and rewarding them with it will set you so far ahead on your training journey!  Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1p...

Tips For Puppy Nipping! | Ep. 185 04.02.2025

They’re cute, soft and oh so floofy! BUT boy can those shark teeth hurt when they can’t seem to stop nipping and chewing on the hands that feed them! Puppy nipping and chewing is a (painful!) part of the puppyhood process, but it doesn’t have to be so bad! 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 t...

Does SNUGGLING = BONDING? | Ep. 184 28.01.2025

Let’s be honest: there’s nothing quite like those sweet sleepy new puppy snuggles, right?! You know those ones where they’re too tired to bite, scratch or nibble on you and just pass out like a little angelic puppy that knows no mischief…. Plus, the snuggling is precious bonding time with your puppy…or IS it??  Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and jo...

Is Puppy Training Just Like RAISING KIDS? | Ep. 183 21.01.2025

Puppies VS Babies: Is it similar or completely different? We’re so glad you asked and it is SUCH a great question! 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 V...

Does Your Puppy Need to BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE? | Ep. 182 14.01.2025

It’s a BIG world out there for a small young puppy. Some puppies (often the more outgoing, dominant personalities from a litter) have no issues taking the world on as it comes, but for many others, they can use some more confidence building along the way to understand how to cope with the environment around them. Especially when you need to leave them alone!  Check out the timestamps to find what...

When Do Puppies SELF-REGULATE Their NAPS? | AAPTS Ep. 181 24.12.2024

Does your puppy take it upon themselves to take a nap? The idea is a lovely one: puppy feels tired, so they go to their crate or bed for a little snooze…💤 The reality is: MOST puppies DON’T do this! So when will your puppy start? Will they EVER do it? How can you encourage nap time to avoid all the excessive nipping, barking and fussiness that comes from an overtired pup?! Check out the timestamp...

When is the RIGHT TIME to GIVE AFFECTION? | Ep. 180 17.12.2024

We often talk about when NOT to pet your puppy. Ex. If they’re biting your hands, jumping up on you, if they’re being demanding or overexcited…. But when SHOULD you be petting your puppy and are certain times better than others?  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!...

Why Your Puppy WON’T STOP NIPPING You! | Ep. 179 10.12.2024

 As new puppy parents, we usually know there’s going to be some puppy nipping happening from time to time. But more often than not, the frequency and the intensity of it is waaaaay more than you could have ever imagined! So why is your puppy nipping you and WHY WON’T THEY STOP?!  Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT...

What To Do If Your Puppy Seems BORED In The PLAYPEN | Ep. 178 03.12.2024

Should your puppy always be doing something? Do they need to have a toy or chew or person available to entertain them so they don’t get into trouble? Does your puppy ever seem like they’re bored and you don’t know what to do about it?  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...

How To Stop Your Puppy From BITING YOUR KIDS | Ep. 177 26.11.2024

Getting a new puppy when you have young kids at home may seem like a beautiful, adorable, brilliant idea… …Afterall, it will teach your kids how to be more responsible, how to care for an animal, and be their new best friend, right?! Until you realize a new puppy is quite like having another child — although this one likes to bite your other kids. A lot.  Check out the timestamps to find what othe...

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