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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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 🐶