Puppy Talk

Setting unrealistic goals for your new puppy is a huge mistake.  This is just as bad as trying to “fix” all of your puppies unwanted behaviors. As discussed in the last episode, we always want to focus on what we want the puppy to do, not what we want them not to do.  Be patient, take it slow, don’t force the puppy to try and learn too fast. Remember, they do not live with the same technology as h...

There is one secret to raising your puppy so that they continue to do what you ask from them, and stop doing the behaviors that you don’t eat such as barking, jumping, play biting, and chewing. Listen to this entire episode for complete details. Visit the shows website http://puppytalkpodcast.com Visit our sponsors website http://topgundogtraining.com If you need help housebreaking your new puppy,...

In this episode I discuss the importance of using hand signals in addition to vocal commands for foundational work such as sit, down, stay, come, etc. 3 reasons to use hand signals: Dogs easily habituate vocal commands when overdone Dogs sight is dominant over their hearing - Dogs perceive the world through her nose, eyes, and ears (in that order) Body language, spacial pressure, and hand signals...

In this episode I discuss Fresh Patch all natural real grass training pads for puppies. I also discuss the benefits and how to use Fresh Patch effectively. Here is a link to their website if you want more information https://www.freshpatch.com/ If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog Training In-home dog trainin...

Here is a list of our top 5 Puppy Talk episodes: Episode #35 - Puppy Training Series: Teaching Come Episode #3 - How to Potty Train Your Puppy Episode # 2 - The First 5 Things to Teach Your New Puppy Episode # 1 - Owning a New Puppy is a Lot of Work Episode # 18 - The Importance of Puppy Relaxation with Laura Donaldson If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com...

In this lesson, I am going to discuss how to teach the “drop-it” command to your puppy. This is for basic obedience training, this technique does not apply to resource guarding.  What not to do: Repeat the command Grab the object from the puppy’s mouth What to do: Say the words “drop-it” after puppy has an object in their mouth that you don’t want them to have Wait for puppy to let it go, do not f...

In this episode I teach you you to teach your puppy the leave-it command before they pick unwanted things up in their mouth. Follow these steps: Grab some high value food rewards Locate the item that you don't want your puppy to have in their mouth Bring the item close to the puppy until they start to open their mouth and attempt to grab it Before they grab the item, firmly say "leave-it...

In this important episode, I discuss how to prevent unwanted puppy behaviors.  Follow these steps below.  Do not have the mindset of “fixing” your puppy, they are not broken. Two parts to preventing unwanted behaviors 1) Before the puppy knows they exist, and 2) at the beginning of the act of displaying the unwanted behavior. When my dog Dixie was with me the very first day, I corrected her play b...

This is our 1 Year Anniversary Episode! Today we talk about leash training tips for puppies. Below is a list of the topics discussed and links to recommended equipment. Nothing is more important than the dog walk, If properly done, it builds the relationship, discipline, and obedience. 3 Types of walks: potty break, training walk , enrichment walk Set you intention for the walk Use good equipment...

This is a great question, and one I get asked a lot. This episode breaks it down for you and provides important information that will help you understand the importance of sleep for puppies.  8-12 week old puppies need 16-18 hours of sleep per day 12-16 week old puppies need 14-16 hours of sleep per day 16 weeks - 1 yr old puppies need 12-14 hours of sleep per day Puppies 1 yr+ need at least 10-12...

This episode was inspired by a post from Juliette Jones of Inquiring Noses Dog Training in Rockwell, TX. Her website and Instagram page is listed at the bottom of the show notes. Before you get a puppy, ask yourself these questions: ➡️ Why do I want a puppy? Why now? ➡️ Is my home suitable for a puppy? ➡️ Is my entire family ready for a puppy? ➡️ Is my entire family on board with getting a puppy?...

Getting a new puppy is very exciting and also a lot of hard work. Maintaining and adjusting the puppies schedule so they become a well behaved and balanced adult dog is extremely important. Complete article with sample puppy schedule can be found here https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/blog/new-puppy-schedule/ If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE r...

This episode discusses the Essential Equipment for New Puppy Owners: Play Toys: Mendota pet has great toys https://www.mendotapet.com/collections/toys Kong https://amzn.to/3bRAmfk LickiMat https://amzn.to/3ReUzw7 Puzzles https://amzn.to/3IkbSrC Bully sticks https://amzn.to/3OYp7QU Dear antler https://amzn.to/3NJDrvw Nylabone puppy starter kit https://amzn.to/3AtZ1AZ Mendota Pet slip lead https://a...

The correct answer to when you should start training your new puppy is the minute you take possession of the puppy. Keep in mind that training is not always about the basic commands such as sit, down, stay, and come.  Start with these 5 things listed below from Episode #2, and go from there. Here is The First 5 Things to Teach Your New Puppy: Bite Inhibition Dogs Name Potty Training Leave-It Comma...

There are a lot of things to consider when getting a new puppy.  Here are just a few questions to  ask yourself and my suggestions.   Who is the puppy for? Why are you getting a puppy? What activities do you want the puppet do? Is this going to be a house dog? What is your lifestyle? Can you take the puppy for lots of walks? Can you socialize the puppy? Can you train the puppy yourself? My suggest...

Dog obedience training and behavior modification are very different, as discussed in this episode.  To read more about behavior modification, visit this link https://topgundogtraining.com/behavior-modification Visit our website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog Training In-ho...

There are several things to consider when speaking to you puppy .  This episode discusses the best ways to use your voice for communicating with your puppy.  The tone of our voice has a great impact of puppy behavior Low slow tones calm a puppy High pitch fast speech excites a puppy Be like John Wayne Less is better is in doubt.  Never repeat commands Visit our website at https://www.puppytalkpodc...

This is the final installment in our puppy training series, teaching puppy recall (come). Todays Lesson: Make sure you have a good sit, down, and stay before expecting a good recall under distractions.  DO NOT call you puppy to you and punish them or make them do something they don’t walk like go to crate, etc.  Use high value food reward 3 Types of recall Place puppy in stay, release them with an...

Puppy Training Series: Teaching Stay. Unlike sit and down, we are not going to use shaping or luring with food.  Down-stay is the ultimate calming command for any puppy or dog. 4 Steps to “stay” Make sure that your puppy has a good sit and down, episodes #31 and #33. Program the command “stay” firmly with held signal at same time. Start with 10 seconds and build up from there. Mark and reward ever...

This episode is part a change in the format for Puppy Talk Podcast. Once a week I will be providing detailed instructions of training commands for your puppy. This episode coaches you how to teach your puppy the "down" command. Todays Lesson: Teaching down using shaping Need training treats - see episode 11 for recommendations Also need a quiet place with no distractions for you and your...

Interview with Michelle Dart and Yo Armendariz of The Empowered Dog Show to talk about their new podcast and other exciting news for dog trainers. You might know Michelle and Yo from the 2020 International Dog Trainers Winter Summit last December.  We talk about: What is The Empowered Dog How they started The Empowered Dog  Why they switched from Facebook Live video to audio format The importance...

This episode starts a change in the format for Puppy Talk Podcast. Once a week I will be providing detailed instructions of training commands for your puppy. This episode coaches you how to teach your puppy the "sit" command.  Todays Lesson: Teaching sit using shaping Need training treats - see episode 11 for recommendations Also need a quiet place with no distractions for you and your p...

In this episode, I had a great interview about canine nutrition with Rei Kawano of Heed Foods. We talk about many things related top optimal puppy and adult dog nutrition.  Be sure to visit their website at https://www.heedfoods.com/ How you founded the brand? What is so important about the ingredients you use? Why the focus on gut health?  Are there any dog food regulations that monitor the ingre...

To control Puppy Barking, we first need to determine what type of barking it is. Here are the 4 most common types of barking: Frustrated Barking Fear Barking Guard Barking Excited Barking For creating a solution to the barking, here are 4 tips: Make sure your puppy is getting plenty of physical and mental exercise Make sure your puppy is getting plenty of socialization with people and other puppie...

In this episode, I talk about 5 tips that will help your puppy if they are a picky eater. My own puppy, Dixie, has been a picky eater all her life. I have many clients with puppies that are also picky eaters. Here are the 5 tips: Feed puppy only at scheduled times Find a food that the puppy really loves Try freeze dried and air dried foods Feed puppy by hand Feed puppy in a Kong or Licky Mat Our w...