The Puppy Training Blog

Our comprehensive blog has advice and tips for raising a happy and obedient puppy.
How to Stop Puppy Barking and Crying in Crate behavior modification crate training dog training puppy training Apr 21, 2023

It’s important to note that some barking or crying in the crate from your puppy is normal at the beginning. The acclimation period of crate training is about 2 weeks. If, after 2 weeks, they...

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How to Meet Your Puppy's Needs dog training obedience training puppy socialization puppy training Apr 10, 2023

In this article, I will lay out a formula for you about the things you need to create a healthy, happy, and obedient puppy. These five things are exercise, mental stimulation, socialization,...

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Why Your Puppy Needs mental Stimulation dog training obedience training positive reinforcement puppy socialization puppy training Mar 25, 2023

Pet ownership has come a long way in the last few years. Many owners are now prioritizing a healthy diet, holistic medicine, and regular exercise. One area that is often neglected though is mental...

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Why Your Puppy's Behavior is Not Improving behavior modification dog training obedience training puppy training Feb 15, 2023

In this article, I discuss the top three reasons why your puppy's behavior is not improving. This article is also Puppy Talk Podcast episode #63. You can listen to that episode here.

Reason #1...

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Essential Equipment for New Puppy Owners
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Essential Equipment for New Puppy Owners dog training positive reinforcement puppy training Jan 13, 2023
Here is a list of Essential Equipment for New Puppy Owners that I talked about on Puppy Talk Episode #40. You cab hear the entire episode here. 
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The Importance of Puppy Socialization dog training puppy socialization puppy training Dec 14, 2022

The critical period for socializing a puppy is between 4-16 weeks old. The breeder starts socializing them with various people, animals, sights, and sounds from 4-8 weeks old. The new puppy...

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Top 3 Potty Training Mistakes dog training potty training puppy training Dec 13, 2022

My most popular Puppy Talk Podcast episode has been almost two years ago on How to Potty Training Your Puppy. I continue to receive comments on social media posts and daily emails from local...

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The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training dog training obedience training positive reinforcement puppy training Dec 11, 2022

Training a new puppy is never easy; it takes a lot of time and effort. Positive Reinforcement Training uses a rewards-based system that is desirable to your puppy and reinforces or teaches a...

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