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!

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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? 

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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!

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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?

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Potty training is tough enough — but throw in some bitter cold temperatures and snow, and it’s a whole other challenging level added!

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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

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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?

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 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!

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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?

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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!

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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!

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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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