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“Excite” pee, “happy” pee, “affection” pee — these are all versions of submissive pee. It can be somewhat endearing when they’re young — they’re just so happy to see you that they can’t contain themselves!

But this “cute” puppy trait can quickly turn into a major messy habit and get worse as they get older, if it’s not addressed correctly and consistently early on.

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 259 Timestamps:
*0:58 - Will submissive peeing go away as a puppy matures?
7:36 - How to stop a puppy from peeing indoors after going outside?
12:38 - How to stop a puppy from chasing and biting feet?
17:41 - Is it okay to keep a 4-month-old Maltipoo in a playpen after getting overstimulated?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

If your puppy is a jumper on all things and especially the counter, this episode is for you! How do you get your puppy to stop? Why are they doing it so much? Will the over-excitement ever stop?!

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 258 Timestamps:
*1:09 - How to stop an 8-month-old Lab from jumping and counter surfing?
7:51 - How to help an 8-week-old puppy overcome fear of new places?
13:19 - Is being the most excitable dog in puppy class a bad thing?
21:23 - How to safely introduce an 8-week-old Corgi puppy to four cats?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

We talk about puppies going in and out of crate throughout the day to help with potty training and much needed rest. But when your puppy is out of the crate, how long should they be out for? Is there too much out of crate time? And what should they be doing when they are out?

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 257 Timestamps:
*1:33 - How much time should a puppy spend out of the crate at a time?
7:32 - How to know when to increase the out of crate time?
9:55 - Why can't your puppy hold his potty longer out fo crate when he holds it for 7 hours in the crate?
10:53 - How to teach fetch on a 2-year-old dog?
16:57 - How to stop an 8-month-old Lab from jumping and counter surfing?
18:24 - How to teach a 4-month-old Poodle to stay home alone?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

Barking, whining, ringing a bell, scratching at the back door — shouldn’t your puppy be able to tell you when they need to potty?

That would be wonderful for many of us, but the truth is most pups do not give a natural cue to alert you that they need to go.

As they grow you may start to pick up on their “signs”, or even begin to teach them a signal for you BUT there’s other things we would recommend first to get control of those potty accidents at home and get them potty trained quick!

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 256 Timestamps:
*2:01 - How to teach a 5-month-old Shih Tzu to hold it during the day and signal when they need to potty?
6:41 - How to stop a 5.5-month-old Golden Retriever from eating her own poop?
8:33 - How to manage biting with a 7-month-old Cocker Spaniel?
10:34 - When to know your 1-year-old crate-trained Lab can have more freedom in the house?
13:20 - What’s the best way to teach a 10-week-old Lab to settle in a playpen?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

Some puppies love their crate from day one, and others can seem super frustrated that they’re being put in there and act out by barking to communicate their frustration. Is there a way to overcome this and help your puppy settle faster in their crate! Absolutely!

 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 255 Timestamps:
*1:48 - How to stop a puppy from frustration barking when in the crate
7:40 - How to teach an elite level heel to a 10-month-old Mini Aussie?
13:15 - What to do with a 16-week-old Westie who barks at everything on walks?
18:33 - How to teach a 6-month-old English Bulldog to ask permission before greeting strangers?
21:02 - How to manage territorial behavior in an 8-month-old Aussie?
25:19 - Any tips to correct an puppy from biting for attention
26:21 -  Can elderly dogs still be trained or are they kind of already programmed to what they know?
28:43 - Where are we located?
28:52 - Do we do board and trains for service dogs?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

The crate usually helps puppies learn to hold their potty as they grow…typically dogs don’t like to soil where they sleep.

But, there are some dogs who just don’t seem to mind it — which can be a frustrating and challenging habit to break.

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 254 Timestamps:
*1:33 - How to stop puppies from going potty in the crate
4:55 - How can you stop a 1-year-old Basset Hound from chewing the bedsheets?
6:42 - Should dogs only be off-leash in designated off-leash areas?
13:11 - Is it normal for a 3.5-month-old to get distracted and want to bite everything on walks?
14:43 - Is it normal for a 10-week-old Mini Aussie to be extremely bitey?
18:14 - How to get a 5-month-old puppy comfortable with being bathed?
22:52 - How to teach a 4-month-old Rottweiler not to bite while eating?
30:30 - When can a puppy be left home alone when do not have a crate?
32:02 - How do you fulfill a pit bull puppy?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 🐶

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 🐶

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 🐶

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 🐶

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 🐶

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 🐶

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 🐶

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 🐶

Ahhh the dream of relaxing on your couch with your puppy and petting them as you chill together…

Be honest: it doesn’t QUITE work out that well does it?!

Oh the idea is SO good, but there’s some problems here — puppies are excitable, they often don’t want to rest long (and haven’t learned to settle on command yet) and they get overstimulated very quickly. So when you pet them (and perhaps for a tiny bit too long) they usually start biting — and HARD!

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 245 Timestamps:
*2:08 - How to stop a 4-month-old Retriever from biting during petting?
10:38 - When do puppies usually start sleeping later in the morning?
14:57 - What to do if a 2-year-old Frenchie is calm one moment and aggressive the next?
17:22 - Is there a probiotic that helps with itchy skin, bloody bumps and paw licking?
22:07 - Can you help a 6-month-old puppy wake up at 6am instead of 5am?
22:56 - How to potty train an 8-week-old Yorkiepoo while working full-time away from home?
24:50 - What’s the best way to build engagement with a 5-month-old Schnauzer that isn’t interested in treats?
27:20 - Should water be left in the crate for a six-month-old Newfie?
31:22 - Why would a 10-week-old female Lab sleep well in the crate at night but hate it during the day?
31:51 - How can car anxiety be managed with a Cockapoo that can’t settle while driving?
32:19 - Should a 1-year-old Cavapoo transition from sleeping in a crate to sleeping outside of it?
32:34 - What recovery tips are helpful after a Cavalier is spayed?
33:17 - How to help a puppy that is terrified of your husband and has accidents around him?
33:50 - Is it okay to bring a 9-week-old puppy to work?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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.

Sure redirecting your puppy to a toy can temporarily distract them…but it won’t be long until they’re at it again! So what can you do to actually get your puppy to STOP biting?

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 244 Timestamps:
*0:54 - What’s the best way to teach a 12-week-old Golden not to bite without redirecting to toys
6:25 - How long should walks and training be for a 12-week-old Golden Retriever?
7:25 - When should a prong collar be introduced for a 9-month-old American Bully already using positive reinforcement?
9:23 - How to stop a 5-month-old Bernedoodle from getting overly excited and nippy after potty breaks?
11:18 - How to stop a puppy from pulling on the leash?
17:46 - How to stop a 1 1/2-half-year-old Yorkie from marking on curtains and furniture?
19:53 -  Is 6-months too young to introduce a training tool like prong collar to a German Shepherd?
22:21 - How to teach name recognition to a puppy that dislikes the leash?
24:09 - How to stop a 4.5-month-old Golden Retriever from barking for attention?
31:04 - Are there training certifications to find a qualified balanced trainer?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 your puppy how to be confident and independent on their own?

 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 243 Timestamps:
*0:58 - How to build independence with a clingy 17-week-old Chihuahua?
4:22 - What precautions should be taken when coyotes are present during pup walks?
10:33 - Should you feed an 8-month-old Cockapoo before or after a walk?
12:21 - How to stop a 1-year-old Australian Labradoodle from barking at the TV?
18:12 - How to prevent a Dachshund puppy from barking when left alone in an apartment?
24:37 - What type of training cases do you most enjoy working on? 
26:19 - What breeds make the best service dogs for the average owner?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 want to get out asap?!

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 242 Timestamps:
1:55 - Where to get puppy help for a 5-month-old puppy
*3:25 - What to do if an 18-week-old Barbet puppy is now not liking the crate even though they’re used to it
9:27 - How to help a 6-month-old Havanese's potty training when she pees again after coming inside?
11:09 - How to increase food motivation in a 7-month-old puppy that skips meals?
12:25 - How to stop a 1-year-old dog from chewing walls when left alone?
17:41 - How to potty train a 6-month-old Mini Dachshund while staying in a hotel?
18:29 - Why would a 5-month-old Poodle mix follow some commands but ignore others?
21:51 - How to crate train a 10-week-old Yorkie Poo while working from home?
25:55 - How to stop a 13-week-old English Bulldog from biting us?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 behind a barrier, how would they learn to be good without one?

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 241 Timestamps:
*3:44 - Should a 15-week-old puppy be crated and use a playpen, or given more freedom in the home?
7:36 - Is it okay to delay a puppy’s meals?
10:17 - Food options for pups with sensitive stomachs
13:16 - What’s the best way to supervise play between two young puppies?
17:31 - How to stop a 5-month-old Bernedoodle from jumping on people when excited?
23:10 - What to do with a litter of puppies before they go to new homes?
26:35 - How to help a two-year-old pup overcome fear of the kennel?
31:35 - When and how should a 12-week-old puppy be moved back into the bedroom during crate training?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 do it.

Should you start moving them closer to the outdoor potty spot? Should you take them outside with you? Should you remove them all together at once?

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 240 Timestamps:
2:05 - How to pet an excited puppy (demo)
*4:09 - How to get a 4-month-old off puppy pads?
5:14 - What to do when a puppy starts resource guarding? 
8:08 - How to stop a 10-month-old Cockapoo from barking out the window nonstop?
14:35 - What causes a 4-month-old Bernese puppy to have accidents in the playpen even when potty training is going well?
17:26 - Do you have online training options available for a 7-month-old Havanese?
19:02 - How to stop a 14-week-old Golden Retriever from biting so much?
22:16 - How to stop an 11-month-old Australian Shepherd from jumping on people?
25:20 - Is it normal for an 8-month-old Bully to be more nervous on walks at night?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 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 239 Timestamps:
*2:37 - How to teach calm greetings to an 18-week-old Golden Retriever
7:28 - Is it okay to keep a puppy in a kennel with a lick mat after surgery to limit activity?
10:44 - How to stop a 9-month-old Jack Russell Terrier from crying when separated indoors but not when left alone completely?
14:15 - How long should playtime sessions be for a 22-week-old Newfie?
16:57 - What are the steps to take to become a dog trainer?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 game changer.)

But the idea is NOT to use food forever and you should wean off — when the time is right! So how and when should you start doing that?

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 238 Timestamps:
*1:37 - How to get a 5-month-old Mini Bernedoodle to listen without always having a treat in hand?
5:12 - What to do if a puppy cries and barks all night when crated?
6:39 - How to introduce crate training for a new puppy in a home with an older uncrated dog?
7:49 - How to wean a 5-month-old Bernedoodle off pee pads while working full-time?
10:09 - How to teach a 4.5-month-old Pit/Shepherd mix puppy to stay in place without getting bored?
16:47 - What to do if your older pup becomes stressed in the crate after adding a new puppy at home?
19:49 - How to manage leash barking in a seven-month-old Mini Dachshund?
24:02 - How to retrain an adult dog that’s regressing in house training?
24:46 - How can attention be balanced between an older dog and a new puppy?
26:31 - How to train a 2-month-old Boerboel puppy to walk beside a wheelchair instead of under it?
28:39 - Why would a 7-month-old male Cockapoo hump your leg and no one else’s?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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. 🙌

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 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?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 them, we can go on and on! BUT what if your puppy absolutely hates the leash?! Yeah, this could cause some extra problems you don’t need!

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 236 Timestamps:
*2:03 - How to get an 11-week-old Cavapoo to stop hating the leash!
13:26 - How to introduce a new Cavapoo puppy to a 2-year-old Cavapoo sibling?
16:05 - How to transition a 7-month-old puppy from 3 meals a day to 2?
16:52 - Tips for 3-month-old puppy biting?
20:02 - How to stop a 9-month-old Collie from barking at hallway noises?
23:53 - What to do if a puppy cries in crate at night but is fine during the day?
28:30 - How to stop a 12-week-old puppy from pooping in the crate at night and eating it?
29:31 - How to train a 10-month-old Cavapoo to stay calm during putting the harness on?
31:33 - How important is it for a puppy to see their owner from the crate?
31:49 - What are some techniques to calm a 7-month-old Lab who gets zooms in the garden 

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 affection, play and training
- learning how to exist around you
- reward and maker word timing to encourage repeated good behaviors
- engagement with you

At 12 weeks, it’s less about perfection and more about learning how to learn and looking to YOU for guidance.

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 235 Timestamps:
*1:13 - Any tips for a 12-week-old Golden working on Place, Sit, Down, Crate, Leash and Potty?
3:54 - How to fix potty training when a puppy only pees after coming indoors?
6:41 - Tips for grooming an 11-week-old Doodle who won’t stay still 
11:48 - How to train a puppy to communicate they need to potty?
14:30 - What to do if a puppy keeps grabbing and biting the leash while walking?
17:32 - How to stop a 20-week-old Cocker Spaniel from barking while you’re cooking?
21:01 - What training helps a 6-month-old Australian Shepherd become calmer around sudden loud sounds?
24:51 - How to handle constant biting and potty issues with an 8-week-old puppy?
26:32 - Should two labs (18 months and 9 months) be trained separately?
26:57 - What does play typically look like for a 12-week-old?
28:07 - Is training 2x/week enough for a 6-month-old puppy?
29:03 - How to start recall training a 1-year-old Berner?
30:18 - Do we have an online video account?
30:48 - How to stop a Cocker puppy from eating socks even though he knows “leave it” and “drop it”?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 difference and what can you do if your pup is afraid of a particular person?

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 234 Timestamps:
*2:36 - How to get an 11-week-old Aussie overcome fear of the teenage son?
10:06 - What to do with a 7-month-old puppy who hates being home alone and resists the crate?
18:21 - What is the difference between back tying and tethering?
19:25 - How to rebuild positive crate associations after a post-spay regression?
25:45 - How to get a 5-month-old Mini Bernedoodle to listen without always having a treat in hand?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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!

The longer time goes where these mistakes are made, the more difficult and confusing it will be to get your pup on the right track. So how do you do that??

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 233 Timestamps:
*1:27 - How to reinforce consistent potty habits in a 13-week-old puppy
7:28 - Tips to handle food aggression
8:27 - What setup to use for a puppy when the owner is gone for several hours?
11:07 - Is it okay for a puppy’s crate to be in a completely different room during crate training?
12:45 - How to manage resource guarding in a seven-month-old Cavapoo involving food and objects?
22:20 - How to stop daytime crate crying when a puppy is fine overnight?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 never done any training with them.

If you’re in this window with your pup where they suddenly don’t like their crate, can’t seem to settle, and their schedule is all over the place — this episode is for you!

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 232 Timestamps:
*2:11 - How to get a 6-month-old puppy back on track with their crate/rest schedule during a regression phase?
10:32 - How to prevent a standard poodle puppy from barking at everything?
15:03 - How much time should a 5-month-old puppy spend in and out of kennel?
15:57 - How to stop two Shih Tzus from aggressively eating their poop?
17:08 - Is it normal for one littermate to struggle with crate whining while the other is calm?
19:54 - How to help a 5-month-old puppy on walks distracted by everything, even the wind?
22:40 - How to stop nipping with an 11-week-old German Shepherd?
25:18 - Are vibration or buzz collars recommended for training a Bernedoodle puppy?
26:38 - How to stop an 11-week-old Sheepadoodle from biting clothes, ankles, and hands when redirection isn’t working?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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.)

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 231 Timestamps:
*1:25 - How to get a puppy to pee and poop on walks
5:24 - Tips for helping a 10-week-old puppy settle in and get on the right track asap!
13:16 - How many minutes of training is appropriate for a 4-month-old puppy?
15:17 - How to get a 14-week-old Bernedoodle to go into the crate without needing a treat?
20:58 - How to get a 15-week-old puppy to listen the first time?
24:22 - What to do when experiencing the puppy blues?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 what do you do when you’re trying to potty train your puppy and they’re too scared to go outside?

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 330 Timestamps:
0:44 - (DEMO) Puppy Mouthing Tips
*2:16 - How to help a 3-month-old Lab–Bernese mix who’s afraid to go outside for potty breaks?
6:57 - How long can a 12-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog sleep at night without a potty break?
8:47 - How to stop a puppy from marking and are belly bands bad?
10:11 - How to stop a 7-month-old mini Cockapoo from biting during couch time?
18:00 - What’s the best potty option for an apartment puppy: indoor pee pads or a real grass pad outside?
20:51 - How to stop a puppy from barking at the front door and outside sounds, even though he recalls when called?
29:07 - What to do to make a 4-month-old Aussie Shepherd settle and nap during crate time?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 reward that behavior and have them do it more so you let them out. So what do you do when you need to take your puppy out but they won’t stop making noise?!

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 229 Timestamps:
*1:38 - How to let your puppy out of crate when they’re being noisy
11:06 - What to do with severe separation anxiety?
15:14 - How to stop a puppy from eating stones, grass, weeds, and flowers in the garden?
21:38 - What age do puppies typically start signaling that they need to go outside to potty?
25:45 - How long should safe spaces be used before allowing a 10-week-old Goldendoodle more freedom in the home?
28:37 - What does it mean when a puppy starts sniffing the floor, ignores toys, and wanders around?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 no one wants to see their new pup stressed out when you leave them alone.

Separation anxiety is one of the most difficult things new puppy parents deal with. Not everyone will experience it, but when you do, it can be real RUFF. But we’re here to help!

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 228 Timestamps:
*3:15 - How to handle separation anxiety in one puppy while raising two 5-month-old Papillon/Chihuahua mix puppies?
12:52 - What's the ideal schedule for a 9-month-old Cavapoo?
17:55 - What to do if an 11-week-old puppy grabs treats and runs outside the crate but sleeps calmly in it afterward?
23:50 - How to know when it's time to extend out of crate for a 9-month-old puppy?
25:43 - How to stop a 3-month-old puppy from eating everything he finds outside?
27:15 - Tips to help with separation anxiety with a 4-month-old Toy Poodle
30:56 - How to teach a 13-week-old Vizsla to settle in a playpen when she does well in her crate?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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?!

 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 227 Timestamps:
1:03 - How to stop biting with a 9-week-old Bernedoodle when toy redirection only works briefly?
6:59 - How to transition a 1-year-old Dachshund from being crated when alone to settling calmly outside the crate?
11:45 - What’s the best setup for potty training a 9-week-old high-energy English Cocker Spaniel when you work full-time and have limited daytime availability?
*16:04 - Tips for Day 1 of bringing home an 8-week-old male Cavapoo?
20:27 - How to reinforce a strong recall in a 10-month-old Golden Retriever who gets easily distracted off-leash?
23:40 - What to do if a 9-week-old puppy loves the playpen but hates the crate?
26:48 - Is it normal for an 8-week-old puppy to growl during tug, and how should “Drop-it” be taught?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 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 226 Timestamps:
*1:52 - What to do with a 4-month-old Havanese puppy who’s growling at people and dogs on walks
9:27 - What breeds do you recommend for a single senior?
12:28 - How to stop a 17-week-old Cava-malt pup from biting constantly?
14:02 - What to do when a 16-month-old Old English Sheepdog bites during grooming and also pulls hard on the leash?
19:02 - Is a slip collar or a harness better for handling an 80-pound dog?
19:41 - Best tips for getting a 2-year-old pup stay in place
22:19 - How to stop a 4-month-old puppy from barking at certain toys?
27:10 - What to do when an 8-year-old Yorkie suddenly begins everywhere with your 11-month-old Rottie? 

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 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 225 Timestamps:
*1:10 - What to do with puppy mouthing DEMO!
4:42 - Top tips for preventing separation anxiety in a 2.5-month-old Aussiedoodle
13:38 - What is a good amount of time to leave a 7-month-old puppy out of the crate?
21:48 - Where to start when getting a new puppy?
22:39 - How to handle early food aggression in a 10-week-old Pomeranian?
26:15 - Why a trainer may recommend using a harness with 5-month-old Lab mix before starting their training program 
29:10 - When and how to transition a 4-month-old German Shepherd–Chow mix from treat-based training to reliable obedience without treats?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 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 224 Timestamps:
*1:10 - Tips for safely potty training an 8-week-old Cavalier King Charles puppy in harsh winter conditions
6:46 - Puppy tips for Thanksgiving! 
16:23 - What to do if a 4-month-old Beagle–Dachshund puppy cries nonstop when left alone, even though they have a 1-year-old Beagle companion?
21:11 - Potty training routine guideline for a 15-week-old puppy whose owners work full-time but have someone who visits twice a day

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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!

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 223 Timestamps:
*1:46 - When is it appropriate to give a 6-month-old Cocker Spaniel extra time outside the crate?
8:20 - How to help a 9-week-puppy stop biting?
12:03 - How do you handle a new puppy crying nonstop in the crate when trainers disagree about whether to let them cry?
16:34 - How to train a 12-week-old puppy who leaves pee trails but won’t fully pee outside?
20:03 - How do you stimulate a puppy without going outside?
23:57 - Tips for a 7-month-old Golden Retriever who is is very hard to train
28:12 - Advice for raising a 2-month-old French Bulldog puppy 
28:47 - Is it normal for a 13-week-old puppy to whine in the crate before settling when someone is home, and will it go away?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 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 222 Timestamps:
1:03 - How to stop a 14-week-old German Shorthaired Pointer from peeing in the crate when you leave the house
*5:44 - Advice for stopping a 12-week-old German Shepherd puppy from biting when nothing seems to work
15:58 - Should you start crate training a teacup Yorkie on the very first day you bring her home?
16:27 - How to get a 15-week-old Cockapoo puppy to stop biting
17:06 - How to prepare and crate a 150-pound dog for an 18-hour flight?
24:26 - Why would a 12-week-old puppy scream nonstop after coming out of the crate, even though they go in easily?
27:50 - How to stop an 11-month-old puppy from biting a friend’s 1.5-year-old Toy Poodle

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 are going to look a lot different for a brand new baby puppy vs a 6-month-old — and breed can change things up too!

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 221 Timestamps: 
*1:52 - How soon can start training a 4-month-old maltipoo?
4:58 - Is it a good idea to get a Mini Schnauzer puppy when both owners work full time?
8:58 - How to stop a 10-week-old puppy, Mini Dachshund from crying when they can’t see you?
13:28 - Any tips for training a 7-month-old puppy to stay alone for several hours?
13:42 - Is it okay to leave a 10-week-old puppy alone in his crate overnight if he sleeps from 11pm to 6pm?
14:28 - Is it okay to start hand-feeding from day one if the puppy is used to 3 meals a day with the breeder, or could that upset their stomach?
18:36 - Is it normal for a 3-month-old Dachshund to go crazy barking at other dogs during walks?
25:39 - How much out of crate time should a puppy get?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

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 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 220 Timestamps: 
*2:27 - Is it normal for a 5-month-old Cocker Spaniel to cry when you’re out of sight?
11:05 - Any tips for training two puppies from the same litter?
14:39 - How to get a 5-month-old foster puppy to pee on the pad or outside?
18:09 - More advice for managing and training two brand new puppies!
20:23 - What’s the best way to introduce a new male Cockapoo puppy to your 14-year-old dog?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

 If you know us, you know we’re big fans of using a crate for puppies! When used correctly, there are so many wonderful benefits for both you AND your pup. But how much time OUT of the crate should your puppy be getting?

There’s lots of factors to consider like: your pup’s age, breed, temperament, potty training status and overall behavior.

 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 219 Timestamps: 
1:23 - How long do you let a 13-week-old puppy out of their crate?
2:34 - Is it okay for a 4-month-old puppy to spend 9–10 hours a day in her crate, with about 3 hours of playtime?
10:51 - Should a 3-month-old German short-haired pointer only have 30min of out of crate time at a time?
17:00 - How to stop a 15-month-old neutered Golden from barking, biting sleeves, and acting aggressive on walks?
24:48 - How to stop two 4 and 5-month-old puppies from fighting over toys and food? 
30:05 - Can you stop an 11-month-old Pug from attention nipping while you work?
34:32 - Should you let an 11-week-old Havanese use the playpen for potty?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

Puppies whining when you step away is very common — especially for brand new young pups! (And even more common in certain breeds.)

So what do you do and what CAN you do if your pup is having trouble settling without you around?

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 218 Timestamps:
1:00 - Is it okay to leave an 8-month-old puppy in the crate unsupervised if she’s still getting used to it?
*8:23 - How to stop a 2.5-month-old Mini Dachshund from whining in their play area?
17:30 - What to do with a 7-month-old Lab from barking in the kennel whenever someone leaves the room?

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Kids (usually) are so excited to meet grandma’s new pup! Until teeth get involved and the playful nips can turn into stressful (and even scary!) visits for the young kids.

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 217 Timestamps:
3:00 - How long can moist puppy food sit out before it needs to be replaced?
4:39 - How to stop a 13-week-old Frenchie from peeing in their crate in the morning?
*7:20 - How to stop a 1-year-old Mini Aussie from nipping the grandkids
13:36 - How to crate train a 6-week-old puppy who cries all night?
20:53 - How to stop a 1-year-old Beagle from chewing everything when left home alone with another Beagle?
27:36 - How to stop a puppy from crying when you leave and jumping when you get home
31:50 - Why does my puppy pee in her playpen right after being out?

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Waking up to a wet crate? 😩 It happens…and it’s not fun.

The good news? With the right routine, those messy mornings don’t last forever. Your pup can learn to sleep soundly through the night (and so can you!).

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 216 Timestamps:
*1:45 - Why does my puppy pee in her crate at night but hold it fine during the day?
7:20 - Why does my 19-week-old Lab jump at my back during the start of walks?
8:26 - How to train a puppy who isn’t food or toy motivated
12:12 - How do you prevent a dog’s anal glands from swelling?
15:47 - Why does my 16-week-old Yorkie still pee inside right after coming in, even though I take him out on a schedule and reward him when he goes outside?
18:58 - When should I consider a trainer or behaviorist for a 5-month-old puppy showing fear?
19:55 - What is the best way to help my pup bark less?
20:30 - How to stop a 17-week-old puppy from waking at 4am wailing to start the day?
25:53 - How to keep a puppy mentally stimulated until vet clears them for walks?

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Wondering if it’s time to let your pup sleep outside the crate? Pup parents are often eager to get to this phase!

The truth: giving nighttime freedom too soon can backfire…but with the right foundation, it becomes a milestone you’ll both enjoy.

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 215 Timestamps:
*1:18 - Is it okay to let your 7-month-old pup roam the house at night?
5:04 - How to stop your puppy from going crazy when guests enter your apartment
9:22 - How to stop an 8-month-old puppy from licking the crate bars and whining?
14:26 -  Crate schedule good for my 6-month Cavapoo
19:06 - Can you take your puppy out for potty again after activities, even if it’s not their scheduled potty time?
25:29 - What to do when a 1 year old pup stops and lays down when they see a dog or person?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

You’re getting a new puppy, which you know is going to be a lot of work. But you also have to GO to work! So how do you manage a new puppy in your life with work life?

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 214 Timestamps:
*0:55 - How to get a 6-month-old puppy to eat from her bowl instead of only taking kibble from the hand
8:42 - Is it necessary to vaccinate a 6lb toy poodle for rabies every year?
11:32 - Why would an 8-month-old Golden nibble with her front teeth on you and the furniture?
17:55 - What can you do for a 1-year-old pup who doesn't stop peeing everywhere?
23:52 - How to get an 8-week-old Goldendoodle puppy to settle in his crate

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We are huge fans of hand feeding puppies when they’re young to engage and work with them for their food. But, there comes a time when pups do need to eat from their own bowl as well. And sometimes certain pups aren’t big fans of that!

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 213 Timestamps:
*1:20 - How to get a 6-month-old puppy to eat from her bowl instead of only taking kibble from the hand
9:07 - Is it necessary to vaccinate a 6lb toy poodle for rabies every year?
11:57 - Why would an 8-month-old Golden nibble with her front teeth on you and the furniture?
18:20 - What can you do for a 1-year-old pup who doesn't stop peeing everywhere?
24:17 - How to get an 8-week-old Goldendoodle puppy to settle in his crate

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

Food is a powerful motivator and reward and (in our opinion!) a vital part of the puppy training process! Sure, it can be a little annoying to always need to have their food on you ready to use, and NO this is not a forever thing…but for young puppies food can make your life SO much easier, help train your puppy good manners faster AND nourish a strong bond between you.

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 212 Timestamps:
*2:02 - How to train a puppy who’s not food motivated?
9:02 - How do stop a 9-month-old puppy from constantly chasing and sniffing the older 4-year-old dog
17:40 - How much daily time out of the big kennel/playpen is enough for my 14-month-old small breed who always jumps on the couch?
24:38 - How to calm an anxious pup in the playpen 
26:22 - Separation anxiety advice for a 1-year-old rescue pup who hates crate

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

We often encourage owners to have their puppy on leash inside the home (while monitored) to more easily be able to redirect your puppy, guide them when you need to, and keep them out of trouble.

But, puppies LOVE to chew! And what if one of their favorite things to chew on is the leash?! (Cause it often is!!) We got you!

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 211 Timestamps:
*0:54 - How to stop your puppy from chewing the leash around the home
10:27 - How to help a 14-month-old Golden Retriever to settle down outside 
14:47 - Tips on resource guarding 
19:59 - How to stop a 6.5-month-old Aussie from grabbing onto the older dog and your own legs!

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶

When it comes to crating your puppy during the day — is there a “right” spot? Should they be in the living room with you? In your bedroom or another room? Should you cover them like you may do at nighttime to help them settle?

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 210 Timestamps:
*1:36 - Where to keep the crate during the day?
4:42 - Can using the crate for timeouts undo good crate training? 
6:22 - (Demo) Puppy gnawing explanation
10:31 - How to get a 16-month-old Schnauzer to stop biting when nothing has worked?
15:27 - Should you be using a leash on your puppy indoors?
16:56 - How to stop your puppy from going wild and jumping when guests come over, even when on leash?
23:49 - How to train a service dog to walk calmly next to you down the stairs?

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶