I use three types of walks for puppies that I train. Each of these walks is unique and can be combined to achieve multiple goals in one outing.

1. The Training Walk
2. The Enrichment Walk
3. The Potty Break Walk

Roughly 40% of your walks will be potty breaks, 40% will be training walks (loose leash walking), and 20% will be enrichment walks.

FREE GIFT:  Download the chart below to help identify unwanted minor puppy behaviors and teach a replacement behavior. Practice reinforcing the replacement behaviors without reinforcing the unwanted behaviors. Download the chart here https://www.puppytraining.dog/bemod-chart

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Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
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The top 3 reasons why your puppy's behavior is not improving:

1.  You are reinforcing the unwanted behavior.
2. You are trying to "fix" your puppy instead of teaching your puppy.
3. You are not being consistent. 

Use this FREE chart below to help identify unwanted minor puppy behaviors and teach a replacement behavior. Practice reinforcing the replacement behaviors without reinforcing the unwanted behaviors. Download the chart here https://www.puppytraining.dog/bemod-chart

Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on Amazon

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

In this episode, I discuss one of the chapters of my new book, Leash Training Your Puppy, which will be available by the end of February 2023. To get on my mailing list for updates on the book release date, go to PuppyTraining.dog. 

The most important tip for starting the loose leash walking journey with your puppy is to stay in the moment. Learn to be connected to your puppy through the leash.  Don’t let personal distractions get in the way of a stress-free walk. Put the phone away and focus on your puppy. This is the proper mindset.  (this is the first paragraph from my new book, Leash Training Your Puppy, which will be available by the end of February 2023. )

To get on my mailing list for updates on the book release date, go to PuppyTraining.dog. 

Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on Amazon

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

Use this FREE chart below to help identify unwanted minor puppy behaviors and teach a replacement behavior. Practice reinforcing the replacement behaviors without reinforcing the unwanted behaviors. Download the chart here https://www.puppytraining.dog/bemod-chart

Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on Amazon

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

I recently received an email from Dr. Leslie Brooks DVM, MPH, and a Vet Advisor for Betterpet. She sent me some information on a new tool that she helped create called The Dog Age Calculator.  She went on to say that many pet owners don't always know how old their dog actually is and how they should be caring for their furry friend.

If pet parents know their dog's exact stage of life, they can make better decisions about their diet, nutrition, exercise, and health. That’s why my team decided to make a resource like this free and accessible to the public.

Here is the link to the Dog Age Calculator https://betterpet.com/dog-age-calculator/

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Dale's dog training website is https://topgundogtraining.com/

Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on Amazon

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

Can You Take Your Puppy Outside Before it is Fully Vaccinated?  This is a great question that was a comment on one of my YouTube videos.  The short answer is "Yes, But Follow These Rules To Stay Safe."

Links to supporting articles and Podcasts:

• PawsGeek.com article: https://www.pawsgeek.com/can-i-take-my-puppy-outside-before-it-is-vaccinated/
• ThePamperedPup.com article: https://www.thepamperedpup.com/when-can-puppies-go-outside/
• A Letter on Puppy Socialization: http://trainyourdogmonth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/APDT_TYDMRKLetter.pdf
• An alternative to pee pads - Fresh Patch: https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/an-alternative-to-pee-pads/

Dale's dog training website is https://topgundogtraining.com/

Visit the show's website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com

Visit this website http://puppytraining.dog to join our mailing list for updates on the release of my new book The Complete Puppy Training Manual. 

Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on Amazon

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

Our most popular episode has been #3 from January 12, 2021, on How to Potty Train Your Puppy. I continue to receive comments on social media posts and daily emails from local clients of Top Gun Dog Training who are having trouble potty training their puppy. 

In this episode, I share the top 3 reasons why your puppy is not properly catching on to potty training. I have also linked several related articles and videos to help you potty train your puppy.  

6 Potty Training Tips: https://topgundogtraining.com/blog/f/6-potty-training-tips

Why Pee Pads Are a Bad Idea: https://topgundogtraining.com/blog/f/why-pee-pads-are-a-bad-idea

How I Potty Trained Dixie in One Day:  https://youtu.be/KumQMZt90lE

An alternative to pee pads: https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/an-alternative-to-pee-pads/

Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on Amazon

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

In this episode, I am going to discuss important details about using corrections with young puppies. This information is a companion to the past episode #56 on The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training.

• When to use corrections
• What type of corrections should you use
• How to use corrections - correct it, redirect it
• Why too many corrections are not productive
• How to know when you are overcorrecting

Dale's dog training website is https://topgundogtraining.com/

Visit the show's website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com

Visit this website http://puppytraining.dog to join our mailing list for updates on the release of my new book The Complete Puppy Training Manual. 

Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on Amazon

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

This episode is from an article written by Taylor Andrews for my website. You can read the entire article here https://topgundogtraining.com/blog/f/the-benefits-of-positive-reinforcement-training

Dale's dog training website is https://topgundogtraining.com/

Visit the shows website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com

Visit this website http://puppytraining.dog to join our mailing list for updates on the release of my new book The Complete Puppy Training Manual. 

Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on Amazon

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

Everyone in your family, including dogs, has to have rules and boundaries in the house. You should start teaching the puppy rules and boundaries as soon as you bring them home. Giving a puppy too much freedom and the ability to do anything it wants, is a recipe for disaster.

Setting Rules

Rules refer to what a puppy is and isn’t allowed to do.  Here are some examples:

• No jumping on furniture when not invited
• No pulling on the leash when walking
• No jumping on guests when they are greeted
• No “zoomies” in the house (outside in the yard is OK)

Setting Boundaries 

Boundaries control where a dog can and can’t go, claiming territory, and teaching your puppy what is and isn’t theirs. Here are some examples:

• Not allowed in certain rooms of the house
• Sit and wait to go out the door
• Sit and wait for their food
• Go to bed, or place, when family is eating (instead of begging)

Visit the shows website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com

Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on Amazon

RESOURCES:
Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan