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

The Puppy Academy Episode 237

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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. 🙌

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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?

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