The Perfect Pup

Jun 13 2023 139 ep. 14 mins 51

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Being a dog parent is tough. Between vet visits, picking the right food and treats, and of course, training a well-behaved dog, it can be OVERWHELMING! Our goal with this podcast is to give you actionable, easy-to-understand, and well-thought-out tips and advice to make your daily dog parent life easier! We cover topics like how to keep your dogs cool, figuring out what the h*ck impulse control is (and why your dog might be lacking it) and how to prepare your dog for each season and holiday! And all of that will hopefully help you build a better relationship with your pup!

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Jun 13 2023 12 mins

This is the final Perfect Pup Episode (at least for the foreseeable future). Thank you SO much for all of your support over the years! The world is full of conflicting information and methods for obtaining “success and happiness”. And in terms of dog training and behavior “success”, the conflicts and arguments of how to get there will make your head spin. The term and i

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How to Clean a Puppy Without Bathing: 3 Effective Techniques

May 16 2023 7 mins

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May 02 2023 14 mins

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Apr 18 2023 12 mins

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Apr 04 2023 22 mins

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Dog Euthanasia at Home: A Complete Guide & Personal Experience

Mar 21 2023 25 mins

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Mar 07 2023 16 mins

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Feb 21 2023 15 mins

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Feb 07 2023 23 mins

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