Ask A Puppy Trainer Show
Join expert trainers Bethany and Sparky from The Puppy Academy as they answer new puppy parents' questions to help make puppyhood easy!
Episodes
99 episodes
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.
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 you...
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 wa...
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 behi...
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 d...
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 othe...
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 g...
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 c...
Does Your Puppy HATE The Leash? | Ep. 236
Leashes aren’t just essential for walks — we always recommend young pups to be on leash INSIDE the house too (under your supervision, of course)! Why? They help keep your pup out of trouble, give you leverage, allows you to redirect...
What Should a 12-Week-Old Puppy Know? | Ep. 235
Many puppy parents focus on teaching commands like Sit, Down, Place, and Stay right away. While that is awesome, the real focus at this age should also be building the foundations that make all training easier. Think:- balancing aff...
Why Your Puppy Is Scared of One Person | Ep. 234
Puppies go through so many phases — including fear phases. Things and people that didn’t seem to bother them before now can seem scary. But it’s not ALWAYS a fear phase. Some pups genetically may be more fearful. So how do you know the ...
Is Your Puppy Still Having Potty Accidents? | Ep. 233
Potty accidents are an expected part of puppyhood when you first bring home your puppy. But after several weeks if your puppy still seems confused as to where to go and is consistently having accidents, it’s time to tighten things up!Th...
Crate Training Suddenly Falling Apart? Do This! | Ep. 232
Puppies go through regression phases, one of them being during adolescence! Your pup can be doing amazing with their crate schedule, be potty trained, respond wonderfully to their commands, then all of a sudden at 6-months-old it’s like you’ve ...
How To Get A Puppy To Pee And Poop On Walks | Ep. 231
For many pups, this is natural! They’re outside, they take a break, and they go potty! For others…this may not feel as natural and they need to be trained how to do it. (Aka help them feel comfortable, safe, encouraged and “shown” what to do.)<...
What To Do If Your Puppy Is Afraid To Go Outside To Potty | Ep. 230
Many puppies LOVE to be outside and would spend all their time out there if possible! For others, it can be a large scarier place with unpredictable loud noises, new sights they haven’t seen and can leave them feeling more fearful. So w...
How To Let Your Noisy Puppy Out of Crate | Ep. 229
Some pups acclimate to the crate right away, while others need some time to adjust. But even puppies who love it can still bark or whine inside to be let out. Opening the crate while your pup is at their noisiest could accidentally rewa...
How To Overcome Separation Anxiety | Ep. 228
There’s so much you can do to prepare for your new puppy…but separation anxiety isn’t something most new pup parents are ready to deal with when it happens.The endless crying, howling, panting, barking, scratching — it can be A LOT. And...
What To Do On DAY 1 With Your New Puppy! | Ep. 227
You’ve been anticipating this day and now it’s finally here: time to bring your puppy home!Sooo what do you do after you get them? What SHOULD you do? What SHOULDN’T you do? How do you set up your home? What do you DO with them?!
Does Your Small Puppy Bark & Growl At Other Dogs On Walks? | Ep. 226
It’s a thing: there’s a lot of small breed pups who like to bark and even growl at dogs bigger than them. But why is this?! Are they trying to look tough? Appear bigger than they are? Try to give a warning?Check out the timestamps to fin...
How To Handle Puppy Mouthing! | Ep. 225
Is your puppy always biting at your hands and gnawing on your fingers? It’s definitely one of their favorite (but also painful!) things to do.Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us e...
Tips For Potty Training In COLD Weather | Ep. 224
Potty training is tough enough — but throw in some bitter cold temperatures and snow, and it’s a whole other challenging level added! Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wed...
When Can Your Puppy Get MORE Out Of Crate Time? | Ep. 223
Crate training is an important part of everyday life for young puppies — but when do you know your pup is ready for more time OUT of the crate?! We know YOU’RE probably ready for it — but that may not mean your puppy is quite yet!<...
Dealing With CRAZY Puppy Biting! | Ep. 222
One of the most painful (literally!) parts of puppyhood is dealing with puppy biting! Those puppy teeth are SHARP. Pups don’t know their strength yet, and they can get super mouthy with everything and anything!Check out the timestamps t...
When Should You Start Training Your Puppy? | Ep. 221
What’s the best time to start training your puppy? YESTERDAY!! The next best time? RIGHT NOW!!Yes this includes even if you juuust brought home your sweet little 8-week-old puppy who’s sleeping 90% of the day! Now the training sessions ...
How To Teach Your Puppy To Be More Independent | Ep. 220
Confidence and independence help puppies grow into pups who can be in the crate without barking, away from you without crying, and being trusted when you’re out of the house! But, of course, there are steps to help get you there!Check o...