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!

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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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