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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. 14h ago

    Can A Puppy Stay In A Playpen For 8 Hours? | Ep. 253

    Leaving your puppy alone at home is something you will most likely need to do at some point — and for some puppy owners is for much longer periods of time and quite soon. So what’s the best way to set your puppy up when they’ll be home alone? Are playpens a good option? 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 253 Timestamps: *2:54 -  Is it okay for a 12-week-old Maltipoo to stay in a playpen with a crate while gone for 8 hours? 7:20 - What to do if a 14-week-old Goldendoodle has indoor accidents even after going outside? 12:33 - How to teach a 9-month-old Pit Bull an “enough” cue to stop rough play? 16:42 - What's your best crate training advice? 18:05 - What to do if a puppy refuses to engage in training and no treats seem motivating? 21:00 - Why would a 5-month-old English bulldog ignore other dogs’ signals to stop interacting? 26:38 - How to teach a crate-trained puppy to signal when they need to go potty? 29:09 - Is kneeing a puppy an appropriate way to stop jumping? 30:48 - How to stop a 3-month-old Irish Setter from biting after training sessions? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

  2. Jul 14

    How Many Times A Day Should You Train Your Puppy? | Ep. 252

    Technically…whether you like to hear this or not, you are training your puppy ALL day everyday. Every moment is a learning moment, even when they are just resting. But focused obedience training times are a bit different. When teaching your puppy a new command or building on one they know, usually puppies have a short attention span of 10-15 minutes. Knowing this, how many seasons each day should you do with your puppy? 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 252 Timestamps: 1:29 - (Demo) How to stop a 12-week-old puppy from biting after being petted? 3:41 - *How many times a day should you train your puppy? 10:24 - How to help a 4-month-old German Shepherd sleep through the night? 11:59 - How to help a 4-month-old female lab become comfortable with daytime crating? 17:29 - Is there a trick to getting puppies to sleep in the crate all night? 18:25 - What are the signs that play between dogs is no longer playful? 23:31 - How to potty train a 12-week-old Dachshund that pees everywhere? 28:06 - Is there a difference in training a Pit Bull puppy versus other breeds? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

  3. Jul 7

    Is It Ok For Your Puppy To Sleep In The Bed? | Ep. 251

    We get asked this ALL the time and it’s usually a question pup parents can feel very passionate about! 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 251 Timestamps: *1:30 - Is it ok if your puppy sleeps in your bed part of the morning? *3:02 - What age can your puppy sleep in bed with you? *5:22 - Where should your puppy sleep? 7:59 - How to manage a teething puppy that bites hard despite getting enough sleep and food? 18:04 - How to stop a 12-week-old puppy from peeing in their crate? 24:42 - How to keep a deaf 5-month-old puppy focused during training? 26:42 - How to overcome a fear of dogs while raising a 10-week-old Labrador puppy? 30:39 - What's the most important thing to do when you bring an 8-week-old puppy home? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

  4. Jun 30

    Teaching Your Puppy To Be Calm on Place | Ep. 250

    Place command is probably our FAVORITE command — it’s essentially “calm on command” — BUT you do have to teach your puppy HOW to be calm to be able to use it as it’s intended. 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 250 Timestamps: *2:45 - How to teach your puppy to be calm on Place 8:43 - What to do when a 12-week-old Cavapoo doesn't like dog food? 9:47 - Why would a 2-year-old Toy Poodle bark and growl at other dogs on leash but calm down when allowed to greet them? 11:57 - How to stop a 4-month-old puppy from jumping up and biting the leash during outdoor training? 19:42 - What is an ideal potty training schedule for a 16.5-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog? 22:18 - Should a 14-week-old puppy be kept on a leash indoors after coming out of the crate? 25:18 - What's a good way to transition going potty on a grass patch versus outside? 26:13 - How to stop a puppy from lunging toward food on the kids’ table when heading outside? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

  5. Jun 23

    How To Get Your Puppy To Settle Down Before Bedtime | Ep. 249

    Why is it that puppies seem to get a burst of manic energy right before bedtime?! Even after a full day of activity, walks, training and playing?! It’s the witching-hour, where zoomies love to come out in full force!  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 249 Timestamps: *7:02 - How to get an 11-week-old puppy settle down before bedtime? 9:14 - How to transition a puppy from litter-box training to outdoor potty training  10:50 -  Are you failing if your pup sleeps in bed with you? 13:12 - How to prevent a nervous 6-month-old Golden Retriever from becoming reactive? 17:25 - Is it ok if a puppy is crate trained but doesn't use it a lot? 17:57 - Is it normal for place training to fall apart during adolescence at 8-months-old? 20:25 - How to stop a 9-month-old Mini Bernedoodle from barking excessively when people are talking? 23:25 - How to stop a 9-week-old Golden Retriever from biting children? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

  6. Jun 16

    Is Your Puppy Barking Back At You? | AAPTS Ep. 248

    Kids talk back…but did you ever think your puppy would?! When puppies get frustrated, want attention, or disagree with something, they can use their voices to tell you so. Is there anything you can do about it? Yes! And it’s not just about you correcting what’s going on in the moment….its everything around it that builds up to it. 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 248 Timestamps: *1:33 - Why would a 6-month-old puppy bark back when corrected for nipping? 5:33 - What’s the best way to introduce calm behavior between a 13-week-old Havanese puppy and a cat? 13:28 - What’s the best way to teach a 1-year-old sighthound calm greetings around new people? 19:45 - How to teach an 8-month-old Dalmatian to walk beside them without pulling? 22:42 - How to help a 16-week-old Cocker Spaniel that gets overstimulated on walks? 24:31 - When is it safe to start practicing off-leash fetch in public with a 6-month-old Golden Retriever? 27:27 - What to do if a 9-week-old puppy continues biting despite being redirected to toys? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

  7. Jun 9

    Why Your Puppy Is Acting Worse After Naps & Exercise | Ep. 247

    You’ve walked them, played with them, trained them, basically have been entertaining them 24/7, AND they’ve been having naps — and your puppy is still acting wild?! Ugh. What do you do when you feel like you’ve done EVERYTHING? Some puppies can feel like the energizer bunny — but in most cases, your puppy does not need more exercise. So what do you do instead to calm the crazy?! 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 247 Timestamps: *1:40 - Why would a 14-week-old Maltipoo jump, bark, and nip despite getting plenty of naps, play, and training? 4:57 - How to get a 17-week-old English Bulldog to focus during walks when other dogs are around? 9:01 - How can you keep a large breed puppy entertained after being neutered? 10:28 - What to do with a 15-week-old German Shepherd puppy who keeps having crate accidents despite cleaning and routine potty breaks? 17:60 - How to stop leash biting for an 11 week-old puppy? 21:46 - How to stop a 6-month-old Giant Schnauzer from being pushy with other dogs? 27:56 - How to stop a puppy from biting heels and jumping when excited after naps or potty breaks? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

  8. Jun 2

    How to Manage Jumping, Barking & Nipping! | Ep. 246

    If you have a new puppy you are probably dealing with at least one (but most likely all three!) of these issues: jumping, barking and nipping. It’s what puppies do, so it’s “normal” but that doesn’t mean you have to just let it go and hope it passes and they grow out of it. (Newsflash: they usually get worse when not addressed vs better!) 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 246 Timestamps: *1:01 - How to manage jumping, barking, and nipping with a 14-week-old Maltipoo? 8:07 - What to do if a puppy confuses “sit” and “down” 11:15 - What are good low-cost, healthy training treats for multiple dogs? 13:47 - Is it okay to teach the potty bell method? 15:50 - Is it okay for a newly adopted 2-year-old dog with a wiggly tooth to avoid eating at first? 17:21 - What to do to a 16-week-old Sweetheart Aussie Shepherd who gets too distracted or overstimulated during treat-based training? 21:23 - How to improve potty training for a Beagle puppy having frequent indoor accidents? 29:13 - How to teach a 17-week-old English Bulldog to properly chew treats? 31:21 - How long should a Beagle puppy stay in the crate during the day while the owner works from home? 32:32 - How to potty train a puppy that pee only when they get excited? 35:04 - How to help an 11-month-old Jack Russell that gets overstimulated easily? For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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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
    108
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