Episodes
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 eat 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.
How to Choose the Right Puppy
Nov. 10, 2021
There are a lot of things to consider when getting a new puppy. Here are just a few questions to ask yourself and my suggestions. Who is the puppy for? Why are you getting a puppy? What activities do you want the puppet do…
Dog Obedience Training vs Behavior Modification
Nov. 3, 2021
Dog Obedience Training vs Behavior Modification
How to Speak to Your Puppy
Oct. 27, 2021
This episode discusses the best ways to use your voice for communicating with your puppy.
Puppy Training Series: Teaching Come
May 24, 2021
This is the final installment in our puppy training series, teaching puppy recall (come). Todays Lesson: Make sure you have a good sit, down, and stay before expecting a good recall under distractions. DO NOT call you puppy …
Puppy Training Series: Teaching Stay
May 11, 2021
Puppy Training Series: Teaching Stay. Unlike sit and down, we are not going to use shaping or luring with food. Down-stay is the ultimate calming command for any puppy or dog. 4 Steps to “stay” Make sure that your puppy has…
Puppy Training Series: Teaching Down
May 5, 2021
This episode is part a change in the format for Puppy Talk Podcast. Once a week I will be providing detailed instructions of training commands for your puppy. This episode coaches you how to teach your puppy the "down" comma…
Michelle Dart and Yo Armendariz of The Empowered Dog Show
April 29, 2021
Interview with Michelle Dart and Yo Armendariz of The Empowered Dog Show
Puppy Training Series: Teaching Sit
April 19, 2021
This episode starts a change in the format for Puppy Talk Podcast. Once a week I will be providing detailed instructions of training commands for your puppy. This episode coaches you how to teach your puppy the "sit" command…
Canine Nutrition with Rei Kawano of Heed Foods
April 11, 2021
In this episode, I had a great interview about canine nutrition with Rei Kawano of Heed Foods. We talk about many things related top optimal puppy and adult dog nutrition. Be sure to visit their website at https://www.heedf…
How to Control Puppy Barking
April 4, 2021
To control Puppy Barking, we first need to determine what type of barking it is. Here are the 4 most common types of barking: Frustrated Barking Fear Barking Guard Barking Excited Barking For creating a solution to the barki…
5 Tips for Puppies That Are Picky Eaters
April 2, 2021
In this episode, I talk about 5 tips that will help your puppy if they are a picky eater.