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.

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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

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