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Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

By: Debbie Cilento: Dog Trainer | Dog Behavior Consultant | Owner of Playtime Paws | Belly Rub Specialist
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 Your host, Debbie, is a positive trainer with a passion for dogs, their behavior and helping you create a well behaved dog. This is a dog training and behavior podcast that with help you and your new puppy build good healthy habits right from the start. It will also help you understand your dog’s behavior and build a strong, fulfilling, and fun relationship for years to come.Playtime Paws, LLC
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  • YNP Replay: Behavior Changes as Your Puppy Gets Older

    YNP Replay: Behavior Changes as Your Puppy Gets Older
    Feb 20 2025
    If you are experiencing some behavior changes from regression to old behaviors to brand new ones popping up, this episode is for you.Welcome to this special replay episode. I’m wanted to bring back this important episodes for anyone with a puppy who's entering adolescence.If you're feeling like your once sweet, well-behaved puppy is suddenly turning into a bit of a troublemaker—you're not alone.This is a super common struggle that many puppy owners face, and I’m here to help you navigate through it.In this replay, we’re diving deep into behavior changes that happen as your puppy grows, specifically during adolescence (around 5 to 18 months). You might have thought the hardest part was the early puppyhood days, but trust me—adolescence can be even more challenging.The behaviors that start cropping up during this phase—like jumping, counter surfing, barking in the crate, and more—can be frustrating, especially when you feel like you’ve just gotten things under control.But don’t worry, it’s completely normal, and I’m here to reassure you that you haven’t done anything wrong.In this episode I talk about:What behavior changes to expect as your puppy grows.Why these behavior changes are happening and what's behind them.How to stay patient as your dog goes through this phase of development. How to manage your puppy's new energy levels.Why consistency is key!Enjoying this podcast? Please rate and review it wherever you listen. This helps other puppy parents find it.Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:Not-So-New Puppy Behavior Workshop: A 4-week virtual workshop designed for dogs aged 5-18 months, offering you expert guidance on those frustrating adolescent behaviors. Together, we’ll troubleshoot common challenges like barking, leash pulling, counter-surfing, impulse control, and more. YOUR New Puppy: My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies into well-mannered, happy dogs.
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    15 mins
  • YNP #102: Three Simple Ways to Introduce Your Dog to Kids

    YNP #102: Three Simple Ways to Introduce Your Dog to Kids
    Dec 23 2024
    Tug of war is a game that dogs LOVE to play. Yet I always get asked the question "Can I play tug of war with my dog?"The short answer is YES! It's is great game for you and your pup. It's easy to play, they love it, it burns lots of energy and tires out those heavy chewing jaws and nipping puppy teeth. So why is this a question? Well, there's some misconceptions about tug of war that have been going around for a while. In this episode, I debunk the common myths, like the idea that it’s a dominance game or that you can't let your dog win.The vast majority of dogs can play tug of war with no problem. There are some pups that need some rules to reduce any over stimulation or excitement. No worries, I walk you through what to watch for if this is your pup—like vocal escalation or raised hackles.Plus, I’ve got a special video for you that shows how to use tug of war to teach your dog important skills like drop it and impulse control.So, grab your dog’s favorite toy and tune in to find out how you can safely enjoy this fun game with your pup!In this episode I talk about:Can you play tug of war with your dog?Why this is even a question.Signs to look for if you need to put rules in place. How tug of war can benefit your dog.Free resource on how to teach your dog impulse control with a game of tug of war.Enjoying this podcast? Please rate and review it wherever you listen. This helps other puppy parents find it.Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:YNP #087: Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You? YOUR New Puppy: My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies into well-mannered, happy dogs.
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    14 mins
  • YNP #101: Can I Play Tug of War With My Dog?

    YNP #101: Can I Play Tug of War With My Dog?
    Nov 22 2024
    Tug of war is a game that dogs LOVE to play. Yet I always get asked the question "Can I play tug of war with my dog?"The short answer is YES! Tug of war is great game for you and your pup. It's easy to play, they love it, it burns lots of energy and tires out those heavy chewing jaws and nipping puppy teeth. So why is this a question? Well, there's some misconceptions about tug of war that have been going around for a while. In this episode, I debunk the common myths about tug of war, like the idea that it’s a dominance game or that you can't let your dog win.The vast majority of dogs can play tug of war with no problem. There are some pups that need some rules to reduce any over stimulation or excitement (because tug of war is just so fun!). No worries, I walk you through what to watch for—like vocal escalation or raised hackles.Plus, I’ve got a special video for you that shows how to use tug of war to teach your dog important skills like drop it and impulse control.So, grab your dog’s favorite toy and tune in to find out how you can safely enjoy this fun game with your pup!How to Use Tug of War toTeach Impulse ControlTug of war is not only a fun game that your dog loves but you can use it to teach your dog to control their excitement (also known as impulse control). As a bonus, I also talk a little bit about "drop it"It's a two-minute video that will give you and your pup hours of fun!In this episode I talk about:Can you play tug of war with your dog?Why this is even a question.Signs to look for if you need to put rules in place. How tug of war can benefit your dog.Free resource on how to teach your dog impulse control with a game of tug of war.Enjoying this podcast? Please rate and review it wherever you listen. This helps other puppy parents find it.Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:YNP #087: Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You? YOUR New Puppy: My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies into well-mannered, happy dogs.
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    10 mins

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