YNP #036: 4 Mistakes New Puppy Owners Make

YNP #017: 5 Dog Food Myths and the Truth Behind Them: We know that finding the right dog food for our dog is important. It can also be overwhelming. Most of us want to be able to walk into a pet store, pick up a bag and make the right decision. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

17 min listen

YNP #039: The Most Common Potty Accidents: Potty accidents are part of having a puppy. You can do everything right and you are still going to have an accident. And let’s face it, we probably aren’t going to do everything right. In all of my years helping puppy owners with potty training the... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

10 min listen

YNP #030: The First 4 Steps to Teaching Any New Command: Dog obedience training is the first thing we think of when we say “training your dog.” In fact, it might be the only thing we think of. Your dog’s training goes WAY beyond obedience but it is a very important part of your new puppy’s education. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

10 min listen

YNP Episode: How to Prevent Separation Anxiety During Stay-at-Home: Separation anxiety is always been something dog owners need to be aware of. How to be alone is something that we have to teach our dogs. In a perfect world we start this when they are puppies with crate training and the natural rhythm of our lives as... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

11 min listen

YNP #056: Potty Training for a Working Household: How do you handle potty training when all the adults in the housework full time? This is a question I get asked a lot. Mainly because my listeners know I do not like the use of potty pads (for more on that, check out Episode 009). by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

8 min listen

YNP #055: Three Important Skills to Teach Your Puppy From Day 01: There are SO MANY things we need to train our puppy when we bring them home. It's really easy to get overwhelmed or focus on the wrong things. In this episode, I talk about the three most important skills you can teach your puppy. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

17 min listen

YNP #010: Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy: Potty training is a rite of passage for all puppy owners. It’s not the pretty part of owning a new puppy but it’s the one training none of us can ignore. Sometimes we forget that our dogs don’t come pre-programmed to go to the bathroom outside. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

25 min listen

YNP #045: Pros and Cons of Different Dog Training Programs: There are a bunch of different types of dog training programs out there. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Which one (or ones) you choose depends on your learning style, what's going on with your dog, and what your budget is. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

16 min listen

YNP #008: When your Dog Jumps: How to Prevent and Correct Jumping up on People: When your dog jumps on you, your family and your friends it can quickly turn into an annoying habit. Luckily there are a few things we can do to prevent or correct this behavior. Most of the time our dog jumps on us it is to get our attention. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

12 min listen

YNP #016: Stop Behaviors Before They Start! How Thinking Ahead Can Make Training Easier.: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” - Benjamin Franklin The best way to stop your dog from jumping up on people is not to allow him from to do it from day one. The best way to stop your dog from sleeping on the bed with you is to teach hi... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

11 min listen

YNP #022: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety: Separation anxiety is when your dog is stressed out because they are separated from you. Every single dog has the potential to develop some form of separation anxiety because dogs don’t know how to be alone naturally. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

14 min listen

YNP #037: The Three Types of Training You Need to Raise a Well-Mannered Dog: There are three types of training that you need to turn your puppy into a well-rounded, well-behaved, and well-mannered dog. When we think of training our dog we usually think about teaching our dog to “listen to me” I want him to come when I say come... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

11 min listen

YNP #027: How to Handle a Shy Dog: How to handle a shy dog is important for all of us to know. If you are anything like me, you just want to put ALL the puppies. But not ALL of the puppies want to be pet. Wait, what??? Crazy, right? This is even worse when it’s our own puppy. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

13 min listen

YNP #032: My Favorite Dog Supplies: There are so many dog supplies out there it can be overwhelming. Over the years I have developed a list of my go-to supplies that I use and recommend to my clients. In this episode, I talk about what my favorite dog supply is in each of these 8 catego... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

10 min listen

YNP #035: Where Should Your Dog Sleep?: Where should your dog sleep? This is a simple question with multiple answers. On one had I have a strong recommendation where your dog should be sleeping. On the other, it really doesn't matter as long as you make the decision and then stick with it... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

10 min listen

YNP #031: Reward Your Dog Without Treats: Dogs learns through repetition and reward. The easiest and most efficient way to reward your dog is by using treats. That is why they are the go-to for trainers and dog owners. Even though treats is the most popular way to reward your dog they are not... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

7 min listen

YNP #004: 3 Things You Can Do Now to Teach Your Dog to Come Every Time You Call.: Your recall command is any word you use to tell your dog to come to you. The most common being “come.” I’ve also heard “front” and “here” used. The recall is arguably one the most important commands for your dog to know but it’s also one that eludes mo... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

15 min listen

YNP #038: The One Thing You Need to Know About Dog Behavior: here is only one thing that you need to know about dog behavior to teach or stop any behavior! Yup, when it comes down to it, our dogs are very simple creatures. In this episode, I am revealing my secret. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

8 min listen

YNP #028: 5 Reasons to Use the Crate When You’re Home.: When we think of crate training we usually think of potty training or where we put our puppy when we aren’t home. Crate training goes way beyond that. In fact, we should be using it after potty training AND when we are home. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

7 min listen

YNP #086: Why We Struggle with Recall: Teaching your dog to come when called (recall) is arguably the most important skill you can teach your dog. It's also one that we struggle with the most. That's because we try and teach it like we would any other cue like sit, down or stay. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

13 min listen

YNP #042: 10 Ways to Play With Your Dog: Especially with a new puppy, you'll hear 20 times a day, play with your puppy, exercise your puppy, stimulate your puppy so they don’t get bored, bond with them to create a strong relationship… OK OK, we get it’s important but after 160 games of fetch ... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

12 min listen

YNP #047: How to Handle a Reactive Dog on a Leash: When you have a reactive dog on a leash it takes all of the fun out of walks and makes them stressful and a chore. Unfortunately, having a reactive dog is all too common. It comes from the dog’s fight or flight response. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

10 min listen

YNP #012: The Most Important Part of Your Dog’s Obedience Training: You don’t have to be a dog person to know about basic obedience. It’s usually the first thing you think of when someone says “training a dog”. It is popular for very good reasons. I could list a hundred reasons for you and your dog to go through some k... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

12 min listen

YNP #061: A Typical Puppy Schedule: Your puppy's schedule will vary depending on many factors. Including age, exercise needs, and your schedule. When I'm asked about what a typical day looks like I know that I'm actually being asked things like:"How many times should I take my puppy out... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

13 min listen

YNP #066: How to Stop a Dog From Barking (Part 1): Barking comes in many different forms. This makes how to stop a dog from barking more complicated than we think. We can't just ask "how do I stop my dog from barking?" and get an answer because why they are barking plays a significant role in how we ... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

15 min listen

YNP #049: Behavior Changes as Your Puppy Gets Older: As your dog grows you will probably experience some behavior changes. Just as you think you have it ALL figured out your puppy will prove you wrong. It's all part of the roller coaster of owning a puppy. In this episode, by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

11 min listen

YNP #067: How to Stop a Dog From Barking (Part 2): In part one we talked about demand barking. Here in part two I go into detail about alert barking. Alert barking is when your dog is barking at something. A dog out the window, a noise like a doorbell, your neighbor, etc. by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

19 min listen

YNP #034: Introduce Your New Puppy to Your Current Dog: Adding another dog to your pack is an exciting time. It can also be a little stressful because you want to make sure that your current dog accepts your new puppy. Sometimes when you bring a new puppy home the current dog immediately accepts the puppy ... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

10 min listen

YNP #071: Tips for a Stronger Stay: 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... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

10 min listen

YNP #005: Crate Training: How (and Why) to Make Their Crate Your Dog’s Best Friend: When we think of crate training, we usually think of house training our dog. It is true that these two things go hand and hand. Using a crate is the best and most efficient way to potty train our dogs. Crate training can go way beyond potty trainin... by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

22 min listen

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