Puppy Talk

In this episode I talk about  the New Your Times Article liked below.  The name of this article is The People Who Got Puppies Were in Over Their Heads. Now professional dog trainers are all booked up. While you wait, they have some advice to share. Here is the article link https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/19/style/dog-trainers-pandemic-puppies.html?searchResultPosition=3 Here are other links mentio...

Kim Brophey is an applied ethologist and professional Family Dog Mediator™ working to solve problems between people and dogs with modern science.  Kim is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) I’ve seen Kim’s presentation on Ethology for Dogs in the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and the Aggression in Dogs Conference, and both times I was blown...

In this episode I talk about the history of Clicker Training why you would want to use  Clicker Training, and how to use Clicker Training for your puppy. I provide a basic explanation of clicker training, and examples on how to use a clicker. If you find this information helpful, Please leave us a note and 5 star review on iTunes and Apple Podcast. Thank you!  Our website https://www.puppytalkpodc...

Moira Hechenleitneris a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). Moira is a founding board member of the Chilean Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT Chile). She has spent the last 12 years offering consultation services to pet owners, and teaching courses to dog trainers. Moira is a speaker on the topic of Separation Anxiety, giving seminars in...

This episode is a continuation of episode #12, where we interviewed Eileen Koval on the importance of Puppy Enrichment. I provide more ideas for puppy enrichment that I found on this website Puppy Leaks https://www.puppyleaks.com/canine-enrichment/ If you have any further questions about about enrichment for puppies, please contact us through our website at https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/ . If y...

Eileen is a certified dog behavior consultant and a certified professional dog trainer. She is one of only two certified dog behavior consultants in the state of Nevada.  She is also a graduate of the Mike Shikashio's Aggression in Dogs Master Course, who we had on the show last week. Eileen also does a lot of work with puppies starting as you as 8 weeks old. She lives ins Nevada, and one of...

I get asked a lot about dog training treats. I list my choices below and talk a little about each in this episode. Make sure that any training treat you use is soft and chewy and the dog can eat quickly to continue the training. Also, look for high quality ingredients. You get what you pay for when it comes to training treats. Pet Botonics  Zuke's Bil Jac Blue Wilderness Pure Bites Vital Esse...

Michael is a an internationally sought after keynote speaker and presenter on the topic of aggression at numerous events, conferences, and universities worldwide. He has mentored and presented to thousands of animal professionals in twelve different countries and has been a guest at every major dog training conference in the U.S. and Mexico including the APDT, IAABC, FDSA, Clicker Expo, Victoria S...

In this episode, I discuss the power of positive training for puppies, and and dangers of other forms of training.  Positive reinforcement training is especially important for young puppies to to teach them the behaviors that we want, and help prevent them from developing behavior problems. Dogs repeat behaviors that are rewarding. For example, if your dog gets a treat when he sits, he will be mor...

Socializing a young puppy is probably the most important thing you can do. In 2020, I have seen a lot of Pandemic Puppies which were not properly socialized sue to COVID-19, and improper socialization during the puppies critical period of around 4-12 weeks old can result  in a dog with lifelong fear and anxiety around new people and other dogs. Here are the 6 ideas that I talk about in this podcas...

Today we have an interview with Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting. Michelle is a certified professional dog trainer and certified dog behavior consultant. She is the owner and founder of Pooch Parenting, which offers Professional Support for Families with Kids and Dogs. Parenting babies, toddlers, kids & dogs can feel overwhelming. Pooch Parenting gives you personalized & practical strateg...

My Mini Aussie, Dixie, used to suffer from severe car anxiety, which made her drool the entire car ride and throw up once she got home.  Now she enjoys riding in the car.  Here are the 4 steps that I used to help her overcome her car sickness and anxiety.: I use a car booster seat Played soft music Opened windows and sunroof Used a very small dose of Trazodone Here are 3 things that you can do to...

Puppy play biting is one of the most undesirable behaviors that every new puppy owner wants to get fixed. It cause some serious physical damage and frustration to the entire family. This is not related to dog aggression. Play biting has to do with the puppies bit inhibition, or how hard the puppy bites down on the human or other dog. The technique that I use with clients puppies is called "co...

This episode features FAQ's from out Tiktok page: How do I teach the drop it command? How do I stop my puppy from pulling on leash? What do I do if my puppy has anxiety? How do I socialize my puppy during COVID-19 Pandemic? At what age should I start training my puppy? You can leave a Puppy Talk donation on our website https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/ If you need help housebreaking your new...

This podcast teaches a 6 step method for potty training your puppy.  This list below is a basic guideline. For complete details of each step, please listen to the podcast or follow this link https://topgundogtraining.com/blog/f/6-potty-training-tips Your pup should always be supervised or confined. Take your pup to the right place as often as he needs to go. Give your pup a treat *immediately* aft...

One trend I have seen in 2020 is that everyone is getting a puppy. People are home a lot more, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and they seek companionship and a new addition to the family. What they don’t know is that raising a young puppy is a lot of hard work. In this podcast, I am going to explain the responsibility and dedication that it takes to successfully raise and balanced and obedient pupp...