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!

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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?

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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 🐶