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

Oct 21 2024 113 ep. 14 mins 914

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

Your host, Debbie (owner of Playtime Paws), is a positive trainer with a passion for dogs, their behavior and helping you create a well-behaved dog. This is a dog training and behavior podcast that with help you and your new puppy build good healthy habits right from the start. It will also help you understand your dog’s behavior and build a strong, fulfilling, and fun relationship for years to come.

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YNP #100: Things I Believed About Dogs Before I Became a Dog Trainer

Oct 21 2024 19 mins

Welcome to Episode 100 of Your New Puppies Podcast! I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you, my amazing listeners. As I reflect back, I started to think about what I've learned and the things I believed before I became a dog trainer. I wanted to share some key lessons with you because unless you've become a dog trainer yourself, you may believe these same thi

YNP #099: Why Not to Give a Puppy as a Holiday Gift

Sep 17 2024 16 mins

The holiday season is a popular time to bring a new puppy into the family. But how we do it can make a big difference in the well being of all involved. Now before I totally burst your bubble, I'm not saying you shouldn't get a puppy this time of year (though there are things to consider while making that decision). What I'm going to talk about here is why y

YNP #098: Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening

Aug 16 2024 15 mins

Why your dog isn't listening depends on a bunch of factors including what your asking them to do, where they are, what you've taught them previously, and more.It's one of the most common questions I get but it's also one of the hardest to answer. I usually need ALOT more information. From my experience, I've narrowed it down to 5 reasons. They are not mutuall

YNP #097: Hot Weather Activities for Your Dog

Jul 12 2024 15 mins

Just about every dog is going to have some trouble with the hot weather. For some dogs even a slight elevation in temperature will find them seeking out the shade and wanting shorter walks. The heat itself can be tiring for a dog so it tends to shorten walks and activity. This will result in us having to find creative ways to entertain our dog and burn some energy.

YNP #096: Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

Pet insurance isn't the most interesting topic I've ever talked about but it is important.Most often I get the question "is pet insurance worth it?" And I think this is the wrong question.We most often compare it to our own health insurance. But there are key differences that mean we have to think about pet insurance in a different way. Is it going to save you mone

YNP #095: When Things Go Wrong Between the Kids and Dog: With Justine Schuurmans

May 13 2024 31 mins

What do you do when things go wrong between the kids and your dog? Something that isn't talked about enough is how the relationship between kids and dogs isn't always as magical as we imagined. It's very common for the kids to get annoyed with the jumpy puppy and their sharp teeth. It's just as common for the dog to avoid or get defensive with the kissy,

YNP #094: Are Your Kids Ready for a Dog? With Justine Schuurmans

May 09 2024 28 mins

If you're a parent, how do you know if your kids are ready for a dog? And if they are, how do you prepare them for bringing that new dog home?Well lucky for you (and me) Justine Schuurmans, the expert on families, kids, and dogs, is going to answer those questions.Justine is the founder of The Family Dog and the creator of The Dial Method. Her work with families h

YNP #093: Dog Fitness: Keeping Your Puppy Fit and Safe with Brittni

Apr 19 2024 36 mins

What is dog fitness? Brittni of Potential Unleased Idaho has joined me to answer that question and then some.Brittni talks to us about dog fitness and how it can prevents injuries, builds confidence, and work both body and mind. Of course, we also talked a lot about puppies and how to keep our their muscles and joints safe and happy while their little bodies are growing.

YNP #092: Why Not to Punish Puppy Potty Accidents

Feb 07 2024 12 mins

It can be counter intuitive but when your puppy has a potty accident, we shouldn't punish them.You may feel that you need to do something to let them know "this is wrong". Or maybe you know that you're not supposed to punish your puppy's potty accidents but you're not sure why.In general, I discourage using punishment as a form of teaching your puppy anything. But this

YNP #091: Listener Questions

Jan 17 2024 11 mins

When I receive multiple questions from my listeners around the same topic I know it's time to do a podcast episode about it. But not all questions warrant a full episode but can still be useful to answer.So that's exactly what I did in this episode. I gathered 5 questions that came from you, my listeners (through email and social media) and answered them here.If you lik