Episodes
Leash Training Your Puppy - Part 1
Jan. 29, 2023
In this episode, I discuss one of the chapters of my new book, Leash Training Your Puppy , which will be available by the end of February 2023. To get on my mailing list for updates on the book release date, go to PuppyTrain…
Puppy Behavior Modification
Jan. 4, 2023
Use this FREE chart below to help identify unwanted minor puppy behaviors and teach a replacement behavior. Practice reinforcing the replacement behaviors without reinforcing the unwanted behaviors. Download the chart here h…
How Old is Your Dog in Human Years?
Dec. 7, 2022
I recently received an email from Dr. Leslie Brooks DVM, MPH, and a Vet Advisor for Betterpet. She sent me some information on a new tool that she helped create called The Dog Age Calculator. She went on to say that many pe…
Potty Training and Puppy Vaccines
Nov. 6, 2022
This is a great question that was a comment on one of my YouTube videos. The short answer is "Yes, But Follow These Rules To Stay Safe." Links to supporting articles and Podcasts: PawsGeek.com article: https://www.pawsgeek.…
Top 3 Reasons Why Puppy Potty Training is Failing
Nov. 2, 2022
Our most popular episode has been #3 from January 12, 2021, on How to Potty Train Your Puppy . I continue to receive comments on social media posts and daily emails from local clients of Top Gun Dog Training who are having t…
Using Corrections With Puppy Training
Oct. 23, 2022
In this episode, I am going to discuss important details about using corrections with young puppies. This information is a companion to the past episode #56 on The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training. When to use cor…
The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training
Oct. 19, 2022
This episode is from an article written by Taylor Andrews for my website. You can read the entire article here https://topgundogtraining.com/blog/f/the-benefits-of-positive-reinforcement-training Dale's dog training website …
Setting Rules and Boundaries for Your Puppy
Aug. 14, 2022
Everyone in your family, including dogs, has to have rules and boundaries in the house. You should start teaching the puppy rules and boundaries as soon as you bring them home. Giving a puppy too much freedom and the ability…
The First 5 Things to Teach Your New Puppy
July 4, 2022
These 5 things need to begin even before the basic obedience training command such as sit, down, stay, etc. Potty Training - Episode #3 Crate Training - Episode #21 Rules and Boundaries Puppies Name Stopping Play Biting - Ep…
How to Stop Submissive or Excitement Peeing in Puppies
June 23, 2022
I have a lot of clients with puppies that pee when they get excited. This is a huge issue with some new puppy owners, and in this episode I will provide some tips to help you deal with excited or submissive urination in pupp…
Setting Realistic Puppy Training Goals
June 15, 2022
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 pu…
How to Fix Your Puppies Bad Behavior
April 17, 2022
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 want such as barking, jumping, play biting, and chewing. Listen to this entire episode…
Training Puppies Using Hand Signals
March 27, 2022
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 …
Review of the Top 5 Puppy Talk Episodes
Feb. 17, 2022
Here is a list of our top 5 Puppy Talk episodes
Puppy Training Series: Teaching Drop-it
Feb. 8, 2022
In this lesson, I am going to discuss how to teach the “drop-it” command to your puppy.
Puppy Training Series: Teaching Leave-It
Feb. 4, 2022
In this episode I teach you you to teach your puppy the leave-it command before they pick unwanted things up in their mouth.
How to Prevent Unwanted Puppy Behaviors
Jan. 22, 2022
In this important episode, I discuss how to prevent unwanted puppy behaviors.
How Much Sleep Does Your Puppy Need?
Dec. 19, 2021
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 …
Are You Ready for a Puppy?
Dec. 8, 2021
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.
New Puppy Schedule
Dec. 1, 2021
Maintaining and adjusting the puppies schedule so they become a well behaved and balanced adult dog is extremely important.
Essential Equipment for New Puppy Owners
Nov. 24, 2021
Here is a list of Essential Equipment for New Puppy Owners. Essential Equipment for New Puppy Owners Play Toys: Mendota pet has great toys Mental Stimulation toys: Kong, LickiMat, Puzzles Chew Toys: Bully sticks, dear antler…
When Should You Start Training Your Puppy?
Nov. 17, 2021
The correct answer to when you should start training your new puppy is the minute you take possession of the puppy.