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Join expert trainers Bethany and Sparky from The Puppy Academy as they answer new puppy parents' questions to help make puppyhood easy!

  1. 2D AGO

    Why NOT To Redirect When Your Puppy Bites | Ep. 244

    One of the parts of puppyhood new puppy parents seem to be the most unprepared for is: puppy biting. Ouch. And that’s because you usually don’t know what you’re in for (or just how bad your puppy might be) until you’re in the thick of things. Sure redirecting your puppy to a toy can temporarily distract them…but it won’t be long until they’re at it again! So what can you do to actually get your puppy to STOP biting? Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live! Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! Ep 244 Timestamps: *0:54 - What’s the best way to teach a 12-week-old Golden not to bite without redirecting to toys 6:25 - How long should walks and training be for a 12-week-old Golden Retriever? 7:25 - When should a prong collar be introduced for a 9-month-old American Bully already using positive reinforcement? 9:23 - How to stop a 5-month-old Bernedoodle from getting overly excited and nippy after potty breaks? 11:18 - How to stop a puppy from pulling on the leash? 17:46 - How to stop a 1 1/2-half-year-old Yorkie from marking on curtains and furniture? 19:53 -  Is 6-months too young to introduce a training tool like prong collar to a German Shepherd? 22:21 - How to teach name recognition to a puppy that dislikes the leash? 24:09 - How to stop a 4.5-month-old Golden Retriever from barking for attention? 31:04 - Are there training certifications to find a qualified balanced trainer? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

    38 min

  2. MAY 12

    Have A Clingy Puppy? Here’s What To Do! | Ep. 243

    It can feel so sweet to have a puppy that follows you around everywhere and doesn’t want to go anywhere without you…until you really CAN’T go anywhere without them and the intense separation anxiety kicks in! So how do you help teach your puppy how to be confident and independent on their own?  Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live! Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! Ep 243 Timestamps: *0:58 - How to build independence with a clingy 17-week-old Chihuahua? 4:22 - What precautions should be taken when coyotes are present during pup walks? 10:33 - Should you feed an 8-month-old Cockapoo before or after a walk? 12:21 - How to stop a 1-year-old Australian Labradoodle from barking at the TV? 18:12 - How to prevent a Dachshund puppy from barking when left alone in an apartment? 24:37 - What type of training cases do you most enjoy working on?  26:19 - What breeds make the best service dogs for the average owner? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

    31 min

  3. MAY 5

    Puppy Suddenly Not Liking Their Crate As Much? | Ep. 242

    If you’ve been using a crate with your puppy and they’re comfortable and have been doing a great job in there, ahhhh life is good! But what happens when things start to turn and your puppy seemingly isn’t as happy as they used to be and just want to get out asap?! Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live! Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! Ep 242 Timestamps: 1:55 - Where to get puppy help for a 5-month-old puppy *3:25 - What to do if an 18-week-old Barbet puppy is now not liking the crate even though they’re used to it 9:27 - How to help a 6-month-old Havanese's potty training when she pees again after coming inside? 11:09 - How to increase food motivation in a 7-month-old puppy that skips meals? 12:25 - How to stop a 1-year-old dog from chewing walls when left alone? 17:41 - How to potty train a 6-month-old Mini Dachshund while staying in a hotel? 18:29 - Why would a 5-month-old Poodle mix follow some commands but ignore others? 21:51 - How to crate train a 10-week-old Yorkie Poo while working from home? 25:55 - How to stop a 13-week-old English Bulldog from biting us? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

    31 min

  4. APR 28

    Should A Puppy Get Freedom In The Home? | Ep. 241

    We want our pups to be comfortable around our home and we also want to be able to trust them not to get into trouble… So should we let our pups roam free? Or should we keep them confined to a playpen or crate? And if we do keep them behind a barrier, how would they learn to be good without one? Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live! Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! Ep 241 Timestamps: *3:44 - Should a 15-week-old puppy be crated and use a playpen, or given more freedom in the home? 7:36 - Is it okay to delay a puppy’s meals? 10:17 - Food options for pups with sensitive stomachs 13:16 - What’s the best way to supervise play between two young puppies? 17:31 - How to stop a 5-month-old Bernedoodle from jumping on people when excited? 23:10 - What to do with a litter of puppies before they go to new homes? 26:35 - How to help a two-year-old pup overcome fear of the kennel? 31:35 - When and how should a 12-week-old puppy be moved back into the bedroom during crate training? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

    34 min

  5. APR 21

    How To Ditch The Potty Pads! | Ep. 240

    Puppy pads can be a super helpful part of the potty training process for certain breeds and lifestyles. But if you’re looking to get your puppy OFF from being reliant on those, it can be confusing for both your puppy and you on how exactly to do it. Should you start moving them closer to the outdoor potty spot? Should you take them outside with you? Should you remove them all together at once? Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live! Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! Ep 240 Timestamps: 2:05 - How to pet an excited puppy (demo) *4:09 - How to get a 4-month-old off puppy pads? 5:14 - What to do when a puppy starts resource guarding?  8:08 - How to stop a 10-month-old Cockapoo from barking out the window nonstop? 14:35 - What causes a 4-month-old Bernese puppy to have accidents in the playpen even when potty training is going well? 17:26 - Do you have online training options available for a 7-month-old Havanese? 19:02 - How to stop a 14-week-old Golden Retriever from biting so much? 22:16 - How to stop an 11-month-old Australian Shepherd from jumping on people? 25:20 - Is it normal for an 8-month-old Bully to be more nervous on walks at night? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

    28 min

  6. APR 14

    How to Teach Your Puppy Calm Greetings | Ep. 239

    Puppies are happy, jumpy, and super excitable — especially when meeting new people! So how do you teach them to be calm when they’re doing one of their most favorite things: meeting new people?! Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live! Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! Ep 239 Timestamps: *2:37 - How to teach calm greetings to an 18-week-old Golden Retriever 7:28 - Is it okay to keep a puppy in a kennel with a lick mat after surgery to limit activity? 10:44 - How to stop a 9-month-old Jack Russell Terrier from crying when separated indoors but not when left alone completely? 14:15 - How long should playtime sessions be for a 22-week-old Newfie? 16:57 - What are the steps to take to become a dog trainer? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

    27 min

  7. APR 7

    How To Get Your Puppy To Listen Without Treats | Ep. 238

    Using food to train your puppy is an incredible tool — food is motivating, rewarding, draws focus, we can go on and on! And we encourage EVERY puppy owner to keep a treat pouch of food on them at all times! (Seriously, if you do this, it is a game changer.) But the idea is NOT to use food forever and you should wean off — when the time is right! So how and when should you start doing that? Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live! Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! Ep 238 Timestamps: *1:37 - How to get a 5-month-old Mini Bernedoodle to listen without always having a treat in hand? 5:12 - What to do if a puppy cries and barks all night when crated? 6:39 - How to introduce crate training for a new puppy in a home with an older uncrated dog? 7:49 - How to wean a 5-month-old Bernedoodle off pee pads while working full-time? 10:09 - How to teach a 4.5-month-old Pit/Shepherd mix puppy to stay in place without getting bored? 16:47 - What to do if your older pup becomes stressed in the crate after adding a new puppy at home? 19:49 - How to manage leash barking in a seven-month-old Mini Dachshund? 24:02 - How to retrain an adult dog that’s regressing in house training? 24:46 - How can attention be balanced between an older dog and a new puppy? 26:31 - How to train a 2-month-old Boerboel puppy to walk beside a wheelchair instead of under it? 28:39 - Why would a 7-month-old male Cockapoo hump your leg and no one else’s? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

    34 min

  8. MAR 31

    Why Your Puppy Wakes Up Early and Won’t Go Back to Sleep | Ep. 237

    You take your pup out for an early morning potty to avoid an accident…only to be rewarded with nonstop barking when they go back in crate? 😵‍💫 Not the most zen start to your day. BUT there’s reasons why this is happening and things you can switch to help your pup and make mornings a whole lot easier. 🙌 Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live! Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly! Ep 237 Timestamps: 0:58 - Puppy biting/excitement help demo *2:56 - How to handle early morning crate barking after potty breaks? 5:50 - What to do with a 4-month-old Cavapoo who’s struggling switching from a wooden crate to a metal one? 7:20 - What’s the best setup for a 5-month-old Bernedoodle home alone for 3–4 hours? 10:46 - Are accidents acceptable at 16 weeks or does it mean puppies aren't understanding the concept? 15:42 - How to get a 13-week-old Labradoodle to feel comfortable in a playpen when you leave the room? 26:57 - How to begin training a 8-week-old Bernedoodle that isn’t interested in treats? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

    32 min
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Join expert trainers Bethany and Sparky from The Puppy Academy as they answer new puppy parents' questions to help make puppyhood easy!

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    The Puppy Academy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
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