Episodes
Jan. 26, 2026
Three Habits To Begin With Your New Puppy on Day One
Most of us focus on the cute parts of bringing home a puppy. Cuddling, playing, and taking lots of photos. What if we focused on the habits that prevent behavior issues from forming? This episode is taken from an Instagram po...
Jan. 24, 2026
More Than Sit and Stay: What Dog Training Is Really About
Dog training is about more than teaching sit and stay. In this episode of Puppy Talk , we break down what real dog training actually looks like in everyday life. We talk about why commands alone fall short, how understanding ...
Jan. 16, 2026
How to Practice Obedience Training With Your Puppy
I’ve done several episodes recently on the responsibility of raising a puppy. The main thing to remember once you take ownership of a puppy is that they need obedience training, and you have to practice with them. Follow the ...
Jan. 1, 2026
More Potty Training Tips
People call me to discuss puppy training, and their entire focus is on potty training. This happens a lot. The goal of this episode is to shift new puppy owners' focus to the bigger picture of raising a puppy beyond potty tra...
Dec. 24, 2025
How Much Does it Cost to Own a Dog?
My dog Dixie has been diagnosed with heart disease after a routine checkup before teeth cleaning. They found a heart murmur, then, from an X-ray, found an enlarged heart and congestion in her lungs. I have created a GoFundMe ...
Dec. 15, 2025
The Responsibility of Raising a Puppy
Many people underestimate the level of responsibility needed to raise a puppy. Listen to my first episode of Puppy Talk called Owning a New Puppy is a Lot of Work. The Truth: Raising a young puppy starting at 8 weeks old is a...
Dec. 8, 2025
Does Your Dog Trust You?
Being an effective leader and building trust in your dog requires a skill set grounded in effective communication, temperament, and focus. What to do: Make sure your communication is crystal clear. Trim the fat. Tell the dog ...
Dec. 1, 2025
Building Structure in Your Puppy’s Routine
Building structure for your puppy in one of the best things you can do to help raise a happy, healthy, and obedient puppy. In this episode of Puppy Talk I discuss the why and how of puppy structure. Why? Structure creates ca...
Nov. 21, 2025
Child Safety Around Dogs - Part 2
For dog owners: Always keep your dog on a leash. Listen to podcast episode 118. Never allow your dog to bark or lunge at another dog or people. Create distance immediately if this happens.Work with a trainer to prevent rectivity. Teach sit, wait, “watch-me” as alternative behaviors to reacting to s…
Oct. 25, 2025
Getting Started As A Dog Trainer
Embarking on a career as a dog trainer may seem daunting. With vast knowledge to acquire and numerous pathways to explore, it can be challenging. Yet, by breaking it down into straightforward steps, the journey becomes manage...
Oct. 19, 2025
The Most Important Command to Teach Your Puppy
The Most Important Command to Teach Your Puppy is the "stay" command. This will help you control the puppies space in the house, prevent them from jumping, and prevent them from running away. In this episode, I explain why the "stay" command is so important and how to program the command into your …
Oct. 13, 2025
3 Tips For Better Puppy Socialization
Puppy Socialization is the most important thing to teach your puppy from the ages of 8 to 16 weeks old. Everything that your puppy is exposed to during this time period will have a significant impact on preventing fear, anxie...
Oct. 7, 2025
5 Reasons to Keep Your Dog on a Leash
You may be wondering what is best for your dog, whether you should keep them on or off the leash. Here are some reasons that you'll want to consider keeping your best friend on-leash and living their best life. Your dog stays...
Oct. 6, 2025
The Difference Between Obedience Training and Behavior Modification
Many people get confused when it comes to defining dog training. This episode should clear that up for you. Here is what we will cover today: Obedience Training, also known as dog training, involves teaching basic commands su...
June 14, 2025
The Benefits of Group Training
You’ve witnessed your dog's transformation through our basic obedience program, where they mastered essential commands and established a solid foundation. So, what's the next step for the truly devoted dog and owner? The answer is found in the engaging and effective realm of advanced group obedienc…
April 20, 2025
How to Prevent Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Your Puppy
Most behavior problems in adult dogs stem from fear or anxiety that started early and went unaddressed. Here are some tips to help prevent Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in your puppy: Early Socialization Create a Secure Environme...
April 6, 2025
Are Two Dogs Better Than One?
Seasoned dog owners might feel like they have been through it all with one pup, and thus, they can tackle any challenge that comes their way. Don't let that fool you. Experience with one dog at a time is much different than j...
Jan. 31, 2025
Behavior Issues with Overweight Dogs
A study from the National Library of Medicine shows that overweight dogs are more likely to engage in unwanted behaviors. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5468744/ How to prevent dogs from getting overweight Plenty of...
Jan. 22, 2025
How to Teach Your Puppy to Make Good Decisions
In this episode, I discuss how to set your puppy up for success by making better decisions to replace unwanted behaviors. Stop directing them Allow them to decide independently - use leash training for this. Do the chair exer...
Jan. 15, 2025
Tips to Help You Raise a Cat and a Dog Together
Dogs and cats are not naturally inclined to fight; that idea is a myth. Both animals can tolerate each other and even get along very well. However, you need to understand how their minds work. It's the personality that matter...
Jan. 13, 2025
Why You Should Never Repeat Commands to Your Puppy
Here are three reasons why you never want to repeat commands to your puppy: The puppy loses respect for you as a leader The puppy gets confused and checks out You’re programming the number of times you say the command Say the...
Jan. 12, 2025
The Best Dog Breeds For Apartment Living
Choosing the perfect dog breed for you and your family can be challenging. It is even more of a challenge when you live in an apartment or do not have a yard and must consider space. Five breeds that not only survive but thr...
Jan. 12, 2025
The Benefits of In-Home Puppy Training
It is essential to select the right dog trainer. Various options include in-home private lessons, classes, or board-and-train. Here are eight reasons why in-home training can lead to better and lasting results. Personalized A...
Sept. 12, 2024
How to Raise the Perfect Puppy
There are seven things that I talk about in this episode on how to raise the perfect puppy. Follow these seven principles, and you will have great results. Build your relationship from the first day Set the puppy up for succe...