Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

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1. YNP #024: How to Raise Two Puppies at the Same Time

   9 Jan 2019 · 13 min

   The thought of raising two puppies together can create a lot of warm, fuzzy, and fun images. They will keep each other company, entertain each other, exercise each other, and create perfect Instagram moments of…

2. YNP #023: Did You Remember to Praise Your Puppy?

   26 Dec 2018 · 8:32

   We are always told “prepare for emergencies.” The problem is the nature of an emergency is they are unpredictable and the situations are usually not something we expect. All we can do is do our best to prepare so when…

3. YNP #022: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety

   12 Dec 2018 · 14 min

   We are always told “prepare for emergencies.” The problem is the nature of an emergency is they are unpredictable and the situations are usually not something we expect. All we can do is do our best to prepare so when…

4. YNP #021: Balancing Vaccines and Socialization

   28 Nov 2018 · 12 min

   A question I get ALL the time is about taking your puppy outside before they are fully vaccinated. This question usually comes up during potty training but my answer has nothing to do with potty training.In short, your…

5. YNP #020: Your Emergency Preparedness Plan When You Have a Dog

   11 Apr 2018 · 15 min

   We are always told “prepare for emergencies" or "make an emergency preparedness plan." The problem is the nature of an emergency is they are unpredictable and the situations are usually not something we expect. All we…

6. YNP #019: The Downside of a Fenced-in Backyard

   15 Dec 2017 · 13 min

   A fenced-in backyard is considered a very valuable resource for a dog owner. It makes owning, potty training and exercising your dog SO much easier. Or does it?With anything that makes our lives easier there is always…

7. YNP #018: Ditch the Bowl and Make Mealtime an Event

   1 Dec 2017 · 8:10

8. YNP #017: 5 Dog Food Myths and the Truth Behind Them

   15 Nov 2017 · 17 min

   We know that finding the right dog food for our dog is important. It can also be overwhelming. Most of us want to be able to walk into a pet store, pick up a bag and make the right decision. Unfortunately, it's not…

9. YNP #016: Stop Behaviors Before They Start! How Thinking Ahead Can Make Training Easier.

   9 Nov 2017 · 11 min

   “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” - Benjamin Franklin The best way to stop your dog from jumping up on people is not to allow him from to do it from day one. The best way to stop your dog from…

10. YNP #015: How to Choose the Right Dog Care – Part Two Pet Sitters

    18 Oct 2017 · 14 min

    Welcome to Part Two of the two-part series on helping you find the right dog care for you. In part one (Episode #14) I talked all about facilities. In this episode I talk about Pet Sitters. Who will take care of your…

11. YNP #014: How to Choose the Right Dog Care – Part One Facilities

    12 Oct 2017 · 19 min

    Do a test run. Don't forget to check out part two (episode 15) where I talk all about pet sitters. Dog Care Questionnaire To help you through this process I have provide you with a questionnaire you can use as a…

12. YNP #013: Dog Park vs. Dog Daycare

    28 Sep 2017 · 14 min

    Both Dog Parks and Dog Daycares are a place for your dog to get exhausted while playing with their friends. Beyond that, you and your dog’s experience are quite different. Where dog parks are free, daycares cost…

13. YNP #012: The Most Important Part of Your Dog’s Obedience Training

    20 Sep 2017 · 12 min

    You don’t have to be a dog person to know about basic obedience. It’s usually the first thing you think of when someone says “training a dog”. It is popular for very good reasons. I could list a hundred reasons for…

14. YNP #011: Reasons to Leave Your Retractable Leash at Home

    13 Sep 2017 · 8:45

    I find so many dog owners go right for their retractable leash. And I get it! I did the same thing when I got my first dog. Retractable leashes make so much sense in theory; make it short when I want to, give them…

15. YNP #010: Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy

    20 Jul 2017 · 25 min

    Potty training is a rite of passage for all puppy owners. It’s not the pretty part of owning a new puppy but it’s the one training none of us can ignore.Sometimes we forget that our dogs don’t come pre-programmed to go…

16. YNP #009: Why Indoor Pads Should NOT be Used When House Training Your Puppy

    5 Jul 2017 · 13 min

    Indoor pads (or wee-wee pads) have a purpose but house training should not be one of them. Indoor pads are one of those products that seem like a good idea and great tool to make house training easier but in the long…

17. YNP #008: When your Dog Jumps: How to Prevent and Correct Jumping up on People

    15 Jun 2017 · 12 min

    When your dog jumps on you, your family and your friends it can quickly turn into an annoying habit. Luckily there are a few things we can do to prevent or correct this behavior. Most of the time our dog jumps on us…

18. YNP #QA01: Questions and Answers

    7 Jun 2017 · 14 min

    I had a lot of fun recording our first Q&A episode! You asked some great questions that have influenced the topics of many episodes and now I want to answer some specific questions. In this episode, I answer three…

19. YNP#007: Why Do Dogs Dig and What You Can Do About It

    24 May 2017 · 9:02

    Does your backyard look like someone has been digging for gold? Having a crater filled back yard is frustrating, not pretty and can even be dangerous. Digging is one of those things that dogs just love to do. It’s…

20. YNP #006: My Dog Steals my Stuff!! How to Protect your Dog and Your Things.

    17 May 2017 · 19 min

    What do we do when our dog steals our stuff? We all know the scene: it’s gotten a little too quiet so you go searching for the little fuzzball that was just at your feet. You turn the corner and there he is, chomping…

21. YNP #005: Crate Training: How (and Why) to Make Their Crate Your Dog’s Best Friend

    10 May 2017 · 21 min

    When we think of crate training, we usually think of potty training our puppy. It makes sense because these two things go hand and hand. Using a crate is the best and most efficient way to potty train our dogs. In this…

22. YNP #004: 3 Things You Can Do Now to Teach Your Dog to Come Every Time You Call.

    2 May 2017 · 15 min

    In today's episode, we're going to talk about your recall command; most commonly known as “come”. I'm not going to be talk about teaching your dog the actual command.What I am going to talk about is building a few…

23. YNP #003: What is Free Feeding and Why You Shouldn’t Do It.

    29 Apr 2017 · 12 min

    Leaving food out for you dog all the time is convenient and seems harmless on the surface, but there are many downsides to free feeding. I talk about how free feeding can affect your dog’s behavior, health, potty…

24. YNP #002: Which Type of Dog is Right for You?

    29 Apr 2017 · 25 min

    Once you have decided that you are ready for a dog (if you haven’t check out episode 1) it’s time to figure out which dog is right for you.During this episode, I talk about 10 different traits to think about to help…

25. YNP #001: Are You Ready for a New Dog? 5 Questions to Help you Decide.

    25 Apr 2017 · 14 min

    Want a new dog? Not sure if you are ready? Getting a new dog is a big decision and a long term commitment. Getting a dog isn’t something you can decide overnight, so we are here to help you figure it out! This episode…

26. YNP #000: Who I Am and What Your New Puppy Podcast is About

    25 Apr 2017 · 6:52

    Welcome to Your New Puppy’s Podcast!! Getting a new puppy (or dog) is exciting and fun but it can also be very overwhelming. No one gets a good dog by accident. It takes time and energy to get the well-behaved dog we…