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The place command is an essential tool in the training arsenal of any puppy owner, enabling them to establish control over their furry friend's movements both indoors and outdoors. Follow the three steps in this podcast and read the article (https://topgundogtraining.com/blog/f/how-to-teach-the-place-command) from Top Gun Dog Trainings website or read the…

Oftentimes, puppy owners are unaware of their puppies' need for mental stimulation. However, once they are educated on how to introduce it into everyday life and form a more structured schedule for their puppy, owners will see results almost immediately. While there are endless ways to mentally stimulate your puppy,…

As a professional dog trainer, I have never been asked to help make a puppy more hyper, but almost every new puppy owner requests some training on how to make their puppy more calm. To achieve the goal of puppy calmness, it’s mostly about trimming the fat…or eliminating things you…

The goal of raising a puppy is to prevent unwanted behaviors from developing so that you can live harmoniously with your puppy. Most new puppy owners allow most unwanted behavior to develop, even reinforcing the behaviors in the puppy. The behaviors I get called the most to help “fix” are…

Focusing on your puppy being calm in the crate lets you create a list of ways to achieve this goal. I will help you get started with this list. It is up to you to expand on this list and follow through. 1. Help your puppy develop a positive association…

This is a great question. In this podcast episode, I will discuss why so many puppies are being rehomed and how to prevent this from happening to your puppy. Why Are So Many Puppies Being Rehomed? 1. Owners don’t have time to raise and train a puppy. 2. Owners have…

Here is the List of some Essential Equipment for New Puppies: • Dog Bed for relaxation and teaching place • Play Toys for enrichment • Kong® mental stimulation toys • LickiMat® mental stimulation feeders • Dog Puzzles for mental stimulation • Bully Sticks for heavy chewers • Dear Antler for…

Isolating your puppy in the house and yard during their critical socialization period of 4-16 weeks is a big mistake. Lack of puppy socialization during the critical period of their life is the number one reason they develop serious behavior problems as adult dogs. Here is the link to a…

You will need a rear clip harness and a long line for this walk. A long line is a 15-30 foot leash, not a retractable leash, allowing the puppy to forage and roll around in the grass, smell some bushes, and have fun. There is no obedience training in this…

Every puppy has different needs. Below are the ingredients, and it’s up to you as the puppies owner to determine the exact recipe. This list is presented in order of importance for creating a happy, healthy, and obedient puppy. • Exercise • Mental Stimulation • Socialization • Enrichment • Play…

Mental stimulation is often referred to as enrichment and covers a wide variety of activities. They often appear to be fun games or clever ways to feed snacks, but they're really so much more than that! You can read the full article here (https://www.puppytraining.dog/blog/why-your-puppy-needs-mental-stimulation) . Here are 4 reasons why…

This is a great exercise to build the relationship between the handler and the puppy. We start this in the house with no distractions, then move it outside with distractions so she can get focused back on me when she has reactivity to other dogs or people. Here is the…

I found this post on another dog trainer Olivia Mergl of Mannered Mutts Dog Training (https://www.instagram.com/manneredmuttsdogtraining/) on Instagram. Below is her post text. The image that goes with the post will be placed on a blog post here (https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/blog/) . No is not a cue!! No is not a behavior,…

Welcome to Huntsville's premier dog training service! Owned and operated by Dale Buchanan, a professional and compassionate dog trainer with 15 years of experience. Dale is here to help you and your furry friend build a strong and loving bond while also teaching valuable obedience and behavior skills. https://topgundogtraining.com/ Whether…

Discover a simple and effective method for loose-leash walking your puppy. Walking your puppy on a loose leash (no tugging or reacting to stimulus) is one of the most desirable behaviors for every puppy owner. But unfortunately, a tiny percentage of puppy owners ever achieve this goal. The main reasons…

There are two ways to be more patient with your puppy, and I will discuss both in this episode. Patience will go a long way when raising a puppy. Give your puppy time to learn and adapt to your lifestyle. 1. Be patient when teaching new commands 2. Be more…

In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of having your puppy sleep with you in your bed. Remember, that is my opinion, and the opinions of other dog trainers and vets will vary. The Complete Puppy Training Manual is now available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBZYXMR) . Click here to…

In this episode, I share what I did during my dog Dixie's First Day Home on May 5, 2020. I immediately taught Dixie her name, leash acclimation, and set boundaries in the apartment. Notice my tone, words, and leadership skills when I communicate to Dixie in this video https://youtu.be/f-qA1fYUp40. Here…

Dixie's First Day Home May 5, 2020. Teaching her name, Leash acclimation, and Setting boundaries. Notice my tone, words, and leadership skills. This is part of Puppy Talk podcast episode #65 https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/the-first-day-with-your-new-puppy/ Learn more in my book series for puppy here https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

I use three types of walks for puppies that I train. Each of these walks is unique and can be combined to achieve multiple goals in one outing. 1. The Training Walk 2. The Enrichment Walk 3. The Potty Break Walk Roughly 40% of your walks will be potty breaks,…

In this video, I demonstrate the best 6-foot leash and collar and how to fit a slip lead on your puppy. My new book Leash Training Your Puppy, is now available on Amazon. Discover a simple and effective method for loose-leash walking your puppy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVGJ3DPQ

Compilation of Koby's training journey, week by week, with Dale Buchanan of Top Gun Dog Training.

While this is not leash training, it's an advanced way to walk with your dog with no leash.

The top 3 reasons why your puppy's behavior is not improving: 1. You are reinforcing the unwanted behavior. 2. You are trying to "fix" your puppy instead of teaching your puppy. 3. You are not being consistent. Use this FREE chart below to help identify unwanted minor puppy behaviors and…