Ask A Puppy Trainer Show
Join expert trainers Bethany and Sparky from The Puppy Academy as they answer new puppy parents' questions to help make puppyhood easy!
Does Your Puppy HATE The Leash? | Ep. 236
Leashes arenât just essential for walks â we always recommend young pups to be on leash INSIDE the house too (under your supervision, of course)!Â
Why? They help keep your pup out of trouble, give you leverage, allows you to redirect them, we can go on and on! BUT what if your puppy absolutely hates the leash?! Yeah, this could cause some extra problems you donât need!
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What Should a 12-Week-Old Puppy Know? | Ep. 235
Many puppy parents focus on teaching commands like Sit, Down, Place, and Stay right away. While that is awesome, the real focus at this age should also be building the foundations that make all training easier.
Think:
- balancing affection, play and training
- learning how to exist around you
- reward and maker word timing to encourage repeated good behaviors
- engagement with you
At 12 weeks, itâs less about perfection and more about learning how to learn and looking to YOU for guidance.
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Why Your Puppy Is Scared of One Person | Ep. 234
Puppies go through so many phases â including fear phases. Things and people that didnât seem to bother them before now can seem scary.
But itâs not ALWAYS a fear phase. Some pups genetically may be more fearful. So how do you know the difference and what can you do if your pup is afraid of a particular person?
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Is Your Puppy Still Having Potty Accidents? | Ep. 233
Potty accidents are an expected part of puppyhood when you first bring home your puppy. But after several weeks if your puppy still seems confused as to where to go and is consistently having accidents, itâs time to tighten things up!
The longer time goes where these mistakes are made, the more difficult and confusing it will be to get your pup on the right track. So how do you do that??
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Crate Training Suddenly Falling Apart? Do This! | Ep. 232
Puppies go through regression phases, one of them being during adolescence! Your pup can be doing amazing with their crate schedule, be potty trained, respond wonderfully to their commands, then all of a sudden at 6-months-old itâs like youâve never done any training with them.
If youâre in this window with your pup where they suddenly donât like their crate, canât seem to settle, and their schedule is all over the place â this episode is for you!
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How To Get A Puppy To Pee And Poop On Walks | Ep. 231
For many pups, this is natural! Theyâre outside, they take a break, and they go potty! For othersâŠthis may not feel as natural and they need to be trained how to do it. (Aka help them feel comfortable, safe, encouraged and âshownâ what to do.)
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What To Do If Your Puppy Is Afraid To Go Outside To Potty | Ep. 230
Many puppies LOVE to be outside and would spend all their time out there if possible! For others, it can be a large scarier place with unpredictable loud noises, new sights they havenât seen and can leave them feeling more fearful.
So what do you do when youâre trying to potty train your puppy and theyâre too scared to go outside?
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How To Let Your Noisy Puppy Out of Crate | Ep. 229
Some pups acclimate to the crate right away, while others need some time to adjust. But even puppies who love it can still bark or whine inside to be let out.
Opening the crate while your pup is at their noisiest could accidentally reward that behavior and have them do it more so you let them out. So what do you do when you need to take your puppy out but they wonât stop making noise?!
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How To Overcome Separation Anxiety | Ep. 228
Thereâs so much you can do to prepare for your new puppyâŠbut separation anxiety isnât something most new pup parents are ready to deal with when it happens.
The endless crying, howling, panting, barking, scratching â it can be A LOT. And no one wants to see their new pup stressed out when you leave them alone.
Separation anxiety is one of the most difficult things new puppy parents deal with. Not everyone will experience it, but when you do, it can be real RUFF. But weâre here to help!
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What To Do On DAY 1 With Your New Puppy! | Ep. 227
Youâve been anticipating this day and now itâs finally here: time to bring your puppy home!
Sooo what do you do after you get them? What SHOULD you do? What SHOULDNâT you do? How do you set up your home? What do you DO with them?!
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Does Your Small Puppy Bark & Growl At Other Dogs On Walks? | Ep. 226
Itâs a thing: thereâs a lot of small breed pups who like to bark and even growl at dogs bigger than them. But why is this?! Are they trying to look tough? Appear bigger than they are? Try to give a warning?
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How To Handle Puppy Mouthing! | Ep. 225
Is your puppy always biting at your hands and gnawing on your fingers? Itâs definitely one of their favorite (but also painful!) things to do.
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Tips For Potty Training In COLD Weather | Ep. 224
Potty training is tough enough â but throw in some bitter cold temperatures and snow, and itâs a whole other challenging level added!
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When Can Your Puppy Get MORE Out Of Crate Time? | Ep. 223
Crate training is an important part of everyday life for young puppies â but when do you know your pup is ready for more time OUT of the crate?! We know YOUâRE probably ready for it â but that may not mean your puppy is quite yet!
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Dealing With CRAZY Puppy Biting! | Ep. 222
One of the most painful (literally!) parts of puppyhood is dealing with puppy biting! Those puppy teeth are SHARP. Pups donât know their strength yet, and they can get super mouthy with everything and anything!
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When Should You Start Training Your Puppy? | Ep. 221
Whatâs the best time to start training your puppy? YESTERDAY!! The next best time? RIGHT NOW!!
Yes this includes even if you juuust brought home your sweet little 8-week-old puppy whoâs sleeping 90% of the day! Now the training sessions are going to look a lot different for a brand new baby puppy vs a 6-month-old â and breed can change things up too!
Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help youâd like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!
How To Teach Your Puppy To Be More Independent | Ep. 220
Confidence and independence help puppies grow into pups who can be in the crate without barking, away from you without crying, and being trusted when youâre out of the house! But, of course, there are steps to help get you there!
Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help youâd like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!
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How Much Time Should Your Puppy Spend OUT Of The Crate? | Ep. 219
 If you know us, you know weâre big fans of using a crate for puppies! When used correctly, there are so many wonderful benefits for both you AND your pup. But how much time OUT of the crate should your puppy be getting?
Thereâs lots of factors to consider like: your pupâs age, breed, temperament, potty training status and overall behavior.
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Puppy Whining in Their Play Area? Try This! | Ep. 218
Puppies whining when you step away is very common â especially for brand new young pups! (And even more common in certain breeds.)
So what do you do and what CAN you do if your pup is having trouble settling without you around?
Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help youâd like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!
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Helping Your Pup Play Nicely with Kids | Ep. 217
Kids (usually) are so excited to meet grandmaâs new pup! Until teeth get involved and the playful nips can turn into stressful (and even scary!) visits for the young kids.
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From Accidents to Sweet Dreams: Solving Crate Peeing at Night! | Ep. 216
Waking up to a wet crate? đ© It happensâŠand itâs not fun.
The good news? With the right routine, those messy mornings donât last forever. Your pup can learn to sleep soundly through the night (and so can you!).
Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help youâd like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!
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Is Your Puppy Ready To Sleep Through The Night Without A Crate? | Ep. 215
Wondering if itâs time to let your pup sleep outside the crate? Pup parents are often eager to get to this phase!
The truth: giving nighttime freedom too soon can backfireâŠbut with the right foundation, it becomes a milestone youâll both enjoy.
Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help youâd like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!
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How To Manage A New Puppy When You Work! | Ep. 214
Youâre getting a new puppy, which you know is going to be a lot of work. But you also have to GO to work! So how do you manage a new puppy in your life with work life?
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How To Get A Puppy To Eat From Their Bowl Instead Of Your Hand | Ep. 213
We are huge fans of hand feeding puppies when theyâre young to engage and work with them for their food. But, there comes a time when pups do need to eat from their own bowl as well. And sometimes certain pups arenât big fans of that!
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How To Train A Puppy Whoâs NOT Food Motivated | Ep. 212
Food is a powerful motivator and reward and (in our opinion!) a vital part of the puppy training process! Sure, it can be a little annoying to always need to have their food on you ready to use, and NO this is not a forever thingâŠbut for young puppies food can make your life SO much easier, help train your puppy good manners faster AND nourish a strong bond between you.
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How To Stop Your Puppy From Chewing The Leash | Ep. 211
We often encourage owners to have their puppy on leash inside the home (while monitored) to more easily be able to redirect your puppy, guide them when you need to, and keep them out of trouble.
But, puppies LOVE to chew! And what if one of their favorite things to chew on is the leash?! (Cause it often is!!) We got you!
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Where Should You Keep The Crate During The Day? | Ep. 210
When it comes to crating your puppy during the day â is there a ârightâ spot? Should they be in the living room with you? In your bedroom or another room? Should you cover them like you may do at nighttime to help them settle?
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What To Do If Your Puppy Doesnât Poop During Their Potty Break | Ep. 209
Itâs your puppyâs usual âpoop timeâ, but they donât go during their potty break. What should you do?! Give them extra time? Let them have their free time as normal? Put them back in their crate?
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Why Puppies Eat Their Poop & How To Stop It! | Ep. 208
Itâs possibly one of the most disgusting parts of puppyhood, and actually a LOT more common than new puppy owners may think: many puppies eat their poop! đ©
Ewww, we know â and then they try to lick your face right after đ€ą Ok so why do some puppies do this and maybe more importantly: how do you make it stop asap?!
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Should You Leave Water Out For Your New Puppy? | Ep. 207
Making sure youâre taking care of your puppyâs basic needs is of course top priority for new pup parents! So when it comes to water â what should you do? Leave a bowl down 24/7 to make sure they arenât thirsty? Only give it to them at certain times? And how MUCH water should you give them?
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Whatâs The Point Of Place Command? | Ep. 206
Place is probably the most useful command we teach puppies â why?? Itâs essentially teaching your puppy how to be âCALM ON COMMANDâ.
How do we do this? By teaching a pup to enjoy going on their Place cot, spending time there, how to relax on it, and how to stay there until we release them. Yes this takes some time to build upon but it is SOOO worth it and can be (not to sound dramatic) - LIFE CHANGING with a pup!
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Is Your Puppy Jumping At Your Treat Pouch? | Ep. 205
Using food and wearing a treat pouch is essential (at least we think so!!) when youâve got a brand new puppy at home. Why? Gives you leverage, lets you grab their focus when you need it, and turns every moment into a trainable one where you are able to start establishing good habits from day 1!
But what do you do if youâve got a puppy whoâs trying to nose-dive for the treat pouch when youâre trying to raise a polite pup?!
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Do You Need A Crate If You Use A Playpen? | Ep. 204
Playpen vs Crate â do you need one if you already use the other? When and how do you use each effectively? Is one better than the other?
Thereâs benefits to both playpen and crate â but, as always, it depends on your pupâs breed, age, size, temperament AND your lifestyle!
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How To Stop Your Puppy From Peeing In The Crate | Ep. 203
Puppies typically donât want to soil where they sleep, which is one of the reasons using a crate for potty training is such a huge help! But, for those pups who donât mind it so much, getting them NOT to do it can be a whole new challenge on its own.
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Should You Let Your Friends Greet Your New Puppy? | Ep. 202
Of course you WANT your friends to meet your new puppy. But should you actually do it?? Yes?! Maybe? Maybe not? No?!?
Well, it depends on a few factors including how your pup is, how your friends are, and HOW you do it.
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How To Stop Crate Whining! | Ep. 201
We want our puppies to be comfortable in their crate, especially when we need to leave the house. But what should you do if your pup whines non-stop in there the second theyâre alone?
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Is It Ok To Comfort Your 8-Week-Old Puppy? | Ep. 200
When our brand new puppies are crying, whining or may seem nervous, it can feel completely instinctual to want to comfort them with a snuggle, rubs and soothing voice.
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What Time Should You Stop Giving Your Puppy Food & Water? | Ep. 199
Overnight and early morning potty breaks arenât the most fun thing, but they are a very normal part of early puppyhood.
 Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help youâd like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!
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New Puppy Crate Training Tips! | Ep. 198
We never hide it â we are HUGE fans of using the crate with new puppies! There are so many positives to it - when it is introduced and used correctly. But if you have a puppy who doesnât like it so much, we know how tough that can be!
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Is Your Puppy Waking Up Earlier Than Usual? | Ep. 197
Having your puppy on a solid schedule can make life easier and more predictable for the both of you in those early puppy months! But what happens when your puppy starts waking up earlier than normal? Do puppies go through sleep regression like babies do?
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