To control Puppy Barking, we first need to determine what type of barking it is. Here are the 4 most common types of barking: 1. Frustrated Barking 2. Fear Barking 3. Guard Barking 4. Excited Barking For creating a solution to the barking, here are 4 tips: 1. Make sure…
In this episode, I talk about 5 tips that will help your puppy if they are a picky eater. My own puppy, Dixie, has been a picky eater all her life. I have many clients with puppies that are also picky eaters. Here are the 5 tips: 1. Feed puppy…
In this episode me and Irith Bloom discuss leash training and leash walking for puppies. We talk about the how to get started and what to do when problem behaviors appear. You can learn more about Irith on her website https://thesophisticateddog.com/. What we discussed: • At what age should new…
This episode focuses on 4 things that every puppy, and adult dog, needs to be healthy, happy, and obedient. The link with an outline of the 4 things is on our blog here https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/blog/4-things-that-every-puppy-needs/ Visit our website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com (http://puppytalkpodcast.com/) Click here to purchase my new book, The Complete Puppy…
In this episode I explain what you need to do to stop your puppy from jumping on people. This is broken down into two parts: 1) puppy jumping own people out on a walk and 2) puppy jumping on people coming in the house. Two things to do right now…
In this episode, I talk about the Major Biden Dog Bite Incident at the White House that happened on March 9, 2021. I provide my feedback of the situation from a dog behavior modification standpoint. Since there is way to much information that we do not know about the incident,…
In this episode I provide a comparison of dog park vs doggie day care and rate each on 8 different categories. In the end, I also provide an overall winner, and some final thoughts and tips. Remember that for puppies to go to either the dog park or doggie day…
In this episode, me and Trish discuss how to properly manage multi-dog households, with a special bonus of how to manage dogs and cats in the same home. Trish is a certified professional dog trainer and certified dog behavior consultant, with a Masters Degree in animal behavior. She specializes in…
In this episode, I provide tips for crate training your puppy. The goal is for the puppy to associate a positive experience with the crate. This can take some time and patience. Don't try to rush the process. Tips of what to do: 1. Use treats to lure puppy into…
I absolutely love working with kids and dogs together. As a dog trainer, nothing is more satisfying than teaching and watching kids learn to properly raise a puppy. Here I am working with Jax, a 14 week old BernieDoodle, and 4 kids of various ages. This takes a lot of…
For this episode I provide 4 tips on how to stop overstimulating your puppy. This is a follow up to Episode #18 on The Importance of Puppy Relaxation. Here are the 4 tips: 1. Stop talking to your puppy so much 2. Stop playing with your puppy on floor or…
In this episode, I talk about how to raise a puppy in an apartment. I've had puppies, and adult dogs, in apartments for that past 14 years. and there are a few things you need to know and implement into the puppies life to make it work most effectively. These…
Laura Donaldson, is a PhD, CDBC, KPA CTP and the owner of Four Paws, Four Directions Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC at https://fourpawsfourdirections.com (https://fourpawsfourdirections.com/) The episode will focuses on THE IMPORTANCE OF RELAXATION FOR PUPPIES (& ALL DOGS). Topics covered include mat training for puppies, calming enrichment activities and…
In this episode I talk about the New Your Times Article liked below. The name of this article is The People Who Got Puppies Were in Over Their Heads. Now professional dog trainers are all booked up. While you wait, they have some advice to share. Here is the article…
Kim Brophey is an applied ethologist and professional Family Dog Mediator™ working to solve problems between people and dogs with modern science. Kim is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) I’ve seen Kim’s presentation on Ethology for Dogs in the Aggression in Dogs Master…
In this episode I talk about the history of Clicker Training why you would want to use Clicker Training, and how to use Clicker Training for your puppy. I provide a basic explanation of clicker training, and examples on how to use a clicker. If you find this information helpful,…
Moira Hechenleitneris a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). Moira is a founding board member of the Chilean Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT Chile). She has spent the last 12 years offering consultation services to pet owners, and teaching courses to dog trainers.…
This episode is a continuation of episode #12, where we interviewed Eileen Koval on the importance of Puppy Enrichment. I provide more ideas for puppy enrichment that I found on this website Puppy Leaks https://www.puppyleaks.com/canine-enrichment/ If you have any further questions about about enrichment for puppies, please contact us through…
Eileen is a certified dog behavior consultant and a certified professional dog trainer. She is one of only two certified dog behavior consultants in the state of Nevada. She is also a graduate of the Mike Shikashio's Aggression in Dogs Master Course, who we had on the show last week.…
I get asked a lot about dog training treats. I list my choices below and talk a little about each in this episode. Make sure that any training treat you use is soft and chewy and the dog can eat quickly to continue the training. Also, look for high quality…
Michael is a an internationally sought after keynote speaker and presenter on the topic of aggression at numerous events, conferences, and universities worldwide. He has mentored and presented to thousands of animal professionals in twelve different countries and has been a guest at every major dog training conference in the…
In this episode, I discuss the power of positive training for puppies, and and dangers of other forms of training. Positive reinforcement training is especially important for young puppies to to teach them the behaviors that we want, and help prevent them from developing behavior problems. Dogs repeat behaviors that…
Socializing a young puppy is probably the most important thing you can do. In 2020, I have seen a lot of Pandemic Puppies which were not properly socialized sue to COVID-19, and improper socialization during the puppies critical period of around 4-12 weeks old can result in a dog with…
Today we have an interview with Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting. Michelle is a certified professional dog trainer and certified dog behavior consultant. She is the owner and founder of Pooch Parenting, which offers Professional Support for Families with Kids and Dogs. Parenting babies, toddlers, kids & dogs can feel…