The Positive Puppy Podcast
In this podcast, host Shannon Riley and guests discuss common puppy questions from before picking up puppy to the importance of creating a routine and more! Join us each month as Shannon Riley answers puppy questions!
Recent Episodes
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Dec. 24, 2025
Episode 11: Reducing Fear of Harness
In todays episode, we discuss how to help your dog with their fear of the harness. Shannon, Emily and Teddy (The Positive Puppy Podcast Celebrity) hold a one on one Private Training Session
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March 29, 2024
Episode 13: (Part 2) Puppy on a Budget - The Cost of Owning a Puppy
Part 2: 1. TOYS AND TREATS: You Don’t have to buy the most popular toy or treat! 2. GROCERIE STORE GOODIES/ TREATS: On Sale Items from the grocery store, freeze and use later 3. MAKE YOUR OWN TOYS: out of household goods 4. KONG SIZE: Do I have to start with the baby Kong? 5. FREEZE FRUITS: Carrots, Bananas etc.! 6. REACH OUT TO SHELTERS: for used items 7. CHECK YOUR DOGS TREATS: what to look for and what to look out for 8. DOG TRAINING: make sure you budget this into your puppy budget
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March 29, 2024
Episode 13 (Part 1) Puppy on a Budget: The Cost of Owning a Puppy
Part 1: 1. VET CARE: What are some standard vet costs for the first year? 2. VET CARE: Find a vet that shares your values 3. MONEY: Where do we need to spend money/ where can we reduce spending money 4. PET INSURANCE: What about pet insurance? 5. PET SAVINGS ACCOUNT: If you don’t want pet insurance think about a creating a pet savings account
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March 5, 2024
Episode 12: Adjusting From Puppyhood to Adulthood
In todays episode, we talk about common indicators of moving too fast, how to practice a reliable recall, how to keep treats of “high value” + help with crate training!
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Feb. 1, 2024
Episode 10: Puppy Playtime and Motivations
In todays episode, we discuss what appropriate play looks like, what signs to look for when resource guarding and what really motives your puppy!
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Feb. 1, 2024
Episode 9: Puppy Fear Period and Introducing New Things
In todays episode, we discuss the fear period as well as how to introduce your puppy to new dogs, people and places!