Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

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YNP #073: Does Your Dog’s Breed Matter? Jun 27, 2022

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Something I get asked often is how I feel about using a potty bell. If you listened to my complete guide to potty training then you know that I don't mention using a bell at all but does that mean I don't want you to? No go ahead...well, maybe... While I'll show my clients how to use the bell if they ask, I find myself talking them out of it more often than not. I'm not against using a bell, I just find that it doesn't work in the way we may think. BUT as long as our expectations are in the right place a potty bell might work for you. So stick around until the end when I tell you exactly how to teach your dog to ring a bell to go outside. In this episode I talk about: Why I may hesitate to teach the bell. Why a bell might not work the way you think it will. Conversations I have with my clients before teaching the bell. Reasons a potty bell might work for you. How to teach your dog to ring a bell to go outside. Press play and enjoy! Other resources mentioned and related to this episode: YNP #010: Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy Playtime Paws Academy: A brand new program for dog and humans no matter where you are in your training journey.

YNP #072: Should You Use a Potty Bell? Jun 03, 2022

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Something I get asked often is how I feel about using a potty bell. Stay can be a useful command ("Stay" so I can take your picture). It can be used for safety ("Stay" while I clean up this glass that just broke). I also use it all the time to focus an overstimulated dog. With just a few adjustments you can build a foundation to a stronger and longer Stay. In this episode I talk about: How to set your dog up for success. What's wrong with the Stay-Come exercise. How to reset them when they break. Stay is a one syllable word. What makes Stay different from other cues. Press play and enjoy! Other resources mentioned and related to this episode: YNP #012: The Most Important Part of Your Dog's Obedience Training Playtime Paws Academy: A brand new program for dog and humans in any s

YNP #071: Tips for a Stronger Stay Dec 10, 2021

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Teaching your dog "Stay" is one of the easier cues to teach your dog...if we do it right. And of course most of us are doing it wrong. Stay can be a useful command ("Stay" so I can take your picture). It can be used for safety ("Stay" while I clean up this glass that just broke). I also use it all the time to focus an overstimulated dog. With just a few adjustments you can build a foundation to a stronger and longer Stay. In this episode I talk about:How to set your dog up for success.What's wrong with the Stay-Come exercise.How to reset them when they break.Stay is a one syllable word.What makes Stay different from other cues.Press play and enjoy!Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:YNP #012: The Most Important Part of Your Dog's Obedience TrainingWhat's Next?Feeling stuck because your puppy just won’t stay put no matter how many times you practice?You’re not alone AND you’re not doing anything wrong. You might just need some extra guidance.That’s exactly why I created YOUR Perfect Puppy — my digital program that gives you a clear plan to follow and direct support from me every step of the way. You’ll build the core behaviors that matter most — like stay, attention, and impulse control — using real-life training that actually fits into your day.And because puppyhood doesn’t stop after four weeks, you’ll also get ongoing access to Playtime Paws Academy — my membership community with weekly live calls, a private forum, an entire library of enrichment activities, and training refreshersClick here to check out YOUR Perfect Puppy. I’d love to help you get a “stay” you can actually count on.

YNP #070: What is Raw Feeding?: Puppy Edition Nov 08, 2021

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YNP #069: What is Raw Feeding? Nov 05, 2021

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Maybe you've never heard of raw feeding your dog. Maybe you have but you're not quite sure what it means. This episode can start to answer some of your questions. Raw feeding is something that I've dabbled in but I am NO expert. Since I do get questions about it all the time, I've decided to bring in Kasie Maxwell Grujcic to help teach us more about it. Kasie has been raw feeding for 30 years and is the founder and owner of San Francisco Raw. If you are new to raw feeding this is a great opportunity to hear from the perspective from someone who's been doing it for a while. This episode is Part 1 of a two part series. In Part 2 we focus on raw feeding puppies. In this episode we talk about: Kasie's story. A brief history of traditional dog food. What is raw feeding? How it's easier than most people think. The different ways of raw feeding. How to start. Press play and enjoy! Other resources provided by Kasie: Raw supportive vets worldwide: https://rfvs.info/find-a-vet/ Local supplier resources for ingredients: www.eatwild.com Nationally available prepared raw foods (alternative to Answers Pet Food which Kasie no longer recommends): https://www.kurepetfood.com/ Nationally available prepared raw foods: https://rawdogfoodandco.com/ Raw food consultants: https://freshfoodconsultants.org/canine-consultants Puppy feeding guide: https://perfectlyrawsome.com/raw-feeding-puppy-guides/ Raw feeding myths: http://rawfed.com/myths/ Related articles from Kasie's blog: https://sfraw.blog/2016/09/14/baywoofs-september-nutrition-issue-featured-article-starting-puppies-on-a-raw-food-diet-by-kasie-maxwell/ https://sfraw.blog/2017/05/10/making-using-raw-goat-milk-slurry-for-naturally-reared-puppiesyoung-dogs/ https://sfraw.blog/2018/02/25/perfect-canine-poop-qa-whats-a-normal-stool-for-a-raw-fed-dog-question-about-constipation/ Ways to contact Kasie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfraw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfraw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgroovyeats/ (how she feed her own dog) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briarandbones/ (her cats) Website: http://sfraw.net/ Direct scheduling link: https://sfraw.as.me/Kasie

YNP #068: The Power of Practice Sep 14, 2021

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"Practice makes perfect." We all know that one. Well it's just as true for our dogs. When we teach our dogs how to sit we know to start at step one and work them up to a reliable sit in any situation. When we want to change a behavior (like barking, digging, leash walking, or counter surfing) it's no different. We don't usually think of it as something we have to intentionally practice but this is exactly what is going to change it. When you teach someone algebra, first they need to know how to add and substract. Our dogs are no different. We think about how we want the behavior to change in the moment and try to work there when really we have to back up a whole bunch of steps and practice in easier more controllable situations. In this episode I talk about: What intentional practice means. The difference between changing a behavior and just reacting to it. Why it's important to work in controlled environments. Why practicing when the behavior isn't happening is important. How to resist the easy button. Press play and enjoy! Other resources mentioned and related to this episode: YNP #027: How to Handle a Shy Dog YOUR Perfect Puppy: 4-week online training course for you and your new puppy.

YNP #067: How to Stop a Dog From Barking (Part 2) Aug 17, 2021

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In part one we talked about demand barking. Here in part two I go into detail about alter barking. Alert barking is when your dog is barking at something. A dog out the window, a noise like a doorbell, your neighbor who's washing their car, etc. In this episode I talk about: Summary of what we talked about in Part 1. What is alert barking. The different techniques to handle alert barking. Examples of different scenarios and how to handle them. How to recognize when they are barking out of fear. Press play and enjoy! Other resources mentioned and related to this episode: YNP #027: How to Handle a Shy Dog YNP #063: My 7 Guidelines for Socializing Your Dog YNP #066: How to Stop a Dog From Barking (Part 1) See Part 1's show notes for links to these episodes: Episodes to help with barking while crate training Episode to help with barking because of separation anxiety Episode to help with barking while on a leash Other resources: YOUR Perfect Puppy: 4-week online training course for you and your new puppy.

YNP #066: How to Stop a Dog From Barking (Part 1) Jul 30, 2021

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I'm back to burst some bubbles (POP!). Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my fenced-in yard just like most dog owners. But just like with most things that make our lives easier there's a downside. I'm here to help you minimize them! My goal is to make sure that you and your dog can use your backyard in the best way possible. And that means there's some training that needs to happen before you just let them loose! This applies if you have a puppy or a full grown dog! In this episode I talk about: Why letting a puppy have the run of the backyard too soon can backfire. How to handle a dog that already has bad habits. How a fenced-in backyard can ruin your recall. How to work on a stronger recall in your backyard. When it's time to let your dog run around unsupervised. Press play and enjoy! Other resources mentioned and related to this episode: YNP #019: The Downside of a Fenced-in Backyard (Part 1) YNP #051: How to Get a Stronger Recall YOUR Perfect Puppy: 4-week online training course for you and your new puppy. Enter your text here...

YNP #065: How to Take Better Photos of Your Dog (Part 2) Jul 09, 2021

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Allison is back with some more great tips on how to take better photos of your dog! Back in Episode 52 Allison In this episode Allison talks about: How to approach a photo session with your dog. How to photograph two dogs together. How to handle a dog that won't sit still. How to photograph a dog with a dark face. Press play and enjoy! Other resources mentioned and related to this episode: YNP #052: How to Take Better Photos of Your Dog with Allison Shamrell Allison's Free Facebook Group: How to Take Better Photos of Your Dog Allison's Instagram: @takebetterphotosofyourdog Allison's website: Allison Shamrell Pet Photography YOUR Perfect Puppy: 4-week online training course for you and your new puppy.

YNP #064: The Downside of a Fenced-in Yard (Part 2) Jun 24, 2021

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