Puppies and babies…so similar, and oh so different! Yet the thought of both of them makes many people swoon and do “crazy” things...like having both at the same time. 😯

We don’t blame you! We see the social media videos too of the adorable puppy and baby growing up together and capturing the most precious moments that warm your heart…

…there’s just SO MUCH behind the scenes that isn’t seen, including what goes on the rest of the 23:59 hours of the day…and what you REALLY need to be aware of and properly prepped for.

So, if you’re thinking about introducing a new puppy to a baby around the same time this Episode 152 of the Ask A Puppy Trainer Show is for you! And if the puppy-baby combo isn’t your thing, we’ve got plenty of other topics this episode that are sure to help you in other puppyhood areas!

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 152 Timestamps:

1:50 - Should you be taking your 9-week-old puppy out 3x/night to avoid crate accidents?
5:07 - Can you have a full-time job and take care of a puppy?
*9:25 - How to introduce a new puppy to a newborn
15:38 - Trainer for setting up your puppy for a new baby coming into the home
20:37 - How to get a my 6-month-old puppy to sleep in 
24:42 - What’s better for separation training: crate or playpen? 
25:12 - Is it normal for an 8-month-old puppy to stay in the crate from 10-10:30 pm until 7-8 am 
25:32 - How to stop an 11-week-old puppy from ringing the potty bell to get out of the pen instead of for potty breaks

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Playpens are a great option for providing a safe space for young puppies to roam around in while they’re out of their crate and you can’t watch them 24/7. EXCEPT, when they start causing more problems than the help they were meant to!

Not all puppies take to playpens at first, and certain pups just absolutely hate it. So what do you do if you’re experiencing a lot of incessant barking from the playpen? In Episode 151 of the Ask A Puppy Trainer Show, Bethany and Sparky give alternatives to try depending on your pup’s age, if the playpen is becoming more of your foe than your friend. 

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 151 Timestamps:

*1:49 - What to do if your puppy hates the playpen
3:52 - How long should a 5-month-old Golden Retriever be in the crate each day?
4:56 - How to teach a 5-month-old Shepherd not to dash out of the crate 
8:38 - Should you use the leash to get a 10-week-old Chocolate Lab out of the crate and is it ok to keep his crate in your bedroom at night?
9:50 - How to correct an 8-month-old puppy’s relentless pulling when walking on leash
12:47 - What is “normal” growling vs aggressive growling with a 10-week-old Golden Retriever puppy?
15:45 - How to get a 14-week-old puppy to be calm in their crate while you’re eating dinner
20:35 - What to do with a 6-month-old Dachshund puppy who cries all night in the crate 
29:08 - How to take something from your 5-month-old puppy’s mouth without without them snapping at you

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

Your puppy knows their commands PERFECTLY indoors, but for some reason as soon as you step outside, they forget everything you know they know and you can’t seem to grab their attention no matter what you do…😣

Ok, so…WHHHYYY do they do this?! It's actually a very common behavior most puppies (and parents) experience -- but what do you do about it to change it??

That’s exactly what Bethany and Sparky take a deep dive into in our latest Episode 150 of the Ask A Puppy Trainer Show! Listen now for their tips on getting your puppy to listen to you outdoors just as good as they do indoors! (And if they’re not listening that well indoors yet either, well, this will help with that 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 150 Timestamps:

*1:33 - Why doesn't a 5-month-old Maltipoo listen to commands like ‘Stay' and ‘Come' when he’s outside?
5:27 - Tips for a 6-month-old Yorkie who constantly whines in his crate after previously being good
13:00 - Advice for a 6-month-old Goldendoodle who tries to pull even with a slip leash
19:53 - Is taking a 5-month-old Goldendoodle to daycare a good idea to get all their energy out?
22:09 - Is it okay for a dog to bring their toys and bones to “Place” or should “Place” be free from distractions?
24:07 - What to do with a 14-week-old female Great Swiss Mountain Dog who bites your clothes, jumps on you and won’t listen when you’re alone with them

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