Does it feel like your trainer just tells you to stuff your dog's belly full of treats and say then they're trained?  Treats are an essential tool to raising our well-mannered dog but the lesson on HOW to use the treats properly gets lost.And we really want to avoid that place where your dog will only listen if you have a treat in your hand.  In this episode I talk about:Why we use treats.What's the difference between high value and low value treats (and when do we use them).How to know when to come away from the treats.How to ween your dog off the treats but still have a dog that listens. Press play and enjoy!Other resources from this episode:YNP #031: Reward Your Dog Without Treats 
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YNP #054: How to Use Training Treats Properly

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What is dog fitness?  Brittni of Potential Unleased Idaho has joined me to answer that question and then some.Brittni talks to us about dog fitness and how it can prevents injuries, builds confidence, and work both body and mind. Of course, we also talked a lot about puppies and how to keep our their muscles and joints safe and happy while their little bodies are growing.I had to take my own notes during this interview!  To learn more from Brittni, check out her resources below. In this episode we talk about:* What is dog fitness?* How much exercise should our puppies get? * How to keep our puppy's joints and muscles safe as they grow.* Some safe and fun exercises for puppies.* How to adjust exercises for different breeds and sizes.* Tips for aging dogs.Press play and enjoy!Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:Potential Unleashed Idaho:  Brittni's website with all her services and blog posts to learn more information about her and dog fitness. Potential Unleashed Idaho on FacebookPotential Unleashed Idaho on InstagramYOUR Perfect Puppy's course:  A 4 week course to build the foundation of you and your new puppy's life together. 
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YNP #093: Dog Fitness: Keeping Your Puppy Fit and Safe with Brittni

Something exciting is happening!! I wanted to share why I'm offering $100 off my signature new puppy course YOUR Perfect Puppy until April 28th!!I've just finished two major changes to YOUR Perfect Puppy, my 4 week new puppy course. It's the same 4-week course that has helped hundreds of new puppy owners get through those first few months with their puppy but I've added an entire skills and cues section, both expanded lessons that were already there and added new ones.  Now there is almost double the amount of lessons to help you succeed with your new puppy. The second update is now you can join YOUR Perfect Puppy with life time access.  Previously you needed to join my membership Playtime Paws Academy to have access to YOUR Perfect Puppy.  Now (due to popular demand) you can join with a one time payment and get life time access.PLUS...As a bonus you receive 6 months in Playtime Paws Academy.  I'm not going to let you join my course and not give you all the live support that you need when raising your new puppy!! I'm very excited for these changes because I think they will help me support you in the best way possible.  To celebrate, and make it super easy for you to join, until April 28, 2024, you will receive get $100 off!!Listen for more details and visit www.playtimepaws.com/puppy for ALL the details.   In this episode I talk about:* Two new updates to my new puppy course YOUR Perfect Puppy.* Why I made these changes. * What's included in the program.* Limited time special ($100 off).Press play and enjoy!Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:YOUR Perfect Puppy:  A 4-week course to build the foundation of raising your perfect puppy!Playtime Paws Academy:  A membership for dog and humans no matter where you are in your training journey.
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It can be counter intuitive but when your puppy has a potty accident, we shouldn't punish them.You may feel that you need to do something to let them know "this is wrong".  Or maybe you know that you're not supposed to punish your puppy's potty accidents but you're not sure why.In general, I discourage using punishment as a form of teaching your puppy anything.  But this question comes up a lot around potty training. In Episode #10: (Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy), I talk about what to do when your puppy has an accident.  Punishment is never part of it.  In this episode, I'm going to talk about why that is. In this episode I talk about:* Why I get this question around potty training.* What I mean by "punishment". * What we are supposed to do with potty accidents.* Why dogs learn better when told what to do (instead of what not to do).* How puppies don't know going potty inside is wrong (yet!).Press play and enjoy!Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:YNP #010:  Complete Guide to Potty Training Your PuppyYNP #039:  The Most Common Potty AccidentsYNP #079:  Are You Still Struggling With Potty Training?Playtime Paws Academy:  A membership for dog and humans no matter where you are in your training journey.
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YNP #092: Why Not to Punish Puppy Potty Accidents

When I receive multiple questions from my listeners around the same topic I know it's time to do a podcast episode about it.  But not all questions warrant a full episode but can still be useful to answer.So that's exactly what I did in this episode.  I gathered 5 questions that came from you, my listeners (through email and social media) and answered them here.If you like this format let me know and maybe we can make a series out of it!In this episode I talk about:* Older puppy (9 months) rejecting the crate overnight (1:19). * When its OK to leave your puppy for 2 weeks (4:02).* Can you move their crate around or use two different crates? (5:47).* How to deal with a picky eater (6:58).* How many litters should a breeder have at one time? (8:07).Press play and enjoy!Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:YNP #018: Ditch the Bowl and Make Mealtime an EventYNP #084: My Favorite DIY Puzzle FeedersPlaytime Paws Academy:  A membership for dog and humans no matter where you are in your training journey.
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YNP #091: Listener Questions

When your dog refuses to go outside in the rain, it can be annoying and time consuming.  It's even worse when you're trying to potty train a young puppy that isn't going to hold it until the rain stops.  For most dogs they will learn to tolerate it but for others it may always be a struggle. We know we should stay positive to try and change their association but when you've been outside for the 10th time in the rain and they still haven't gone it's hard not to let that frustration show through. Different things will work for different dogs.  That's why in this episode I run through a bunch of things that may help you pup's relationship to being wet and cold so both of you can spend more time inside the toasty warm house.  In this episode I talk about:* Rain gear. * Creating a special place in your yard.* Using a potty cue.* Change their association with the rain and rain gear.* Why does your dog love to swim but hates the rain (or their bath).Press play and enjoy!Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:Playtime Paws Academy:  A membership for dog and humans no matter where you are in your training journey.
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YNP #054: How to Use Training Treats Properly

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