Episodes

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

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

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

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!

In todays episode, we discuss what appropriate play looks like, what signs to look for when resource guarding and what really motives your puppy!

In todays episode, we discuss the fear period as well as how to introduce your puppy to new dogs, people and places!

In todays episode we discuss, what and how to stop counter surfing, what and how to stop resource guarding, what your puppies love languages are and how you can bond with your puppy!

Topics Covered: Rewarding behavior vs causing an unwanted chain Luring to the kennel Moving too fast, don’t go from kindergarten to college Desensitized to rawhide? Slowing down our mornings What are common signs of confusion? How do I stop him from putting his paws on the counter? Why should I have treats around the house?

In todays episode, we discuss common puppy questions such as; What is the first thing I should teach my puppy? Should I be exhausting my puppy? How can I get my puppy to settle down (especially in the evening)? When can my dog start sleeping with me in my bed and not the crate? What’s a scratch pad and why should I get one? How can I get my puppy used to getting their nails trimmed?

In todays episode, we talk you through the teething process and answer questions such as... - When do teeth come in? - How do teeth come in? - What does it feel like for your puppy? - When does teething stop? - Teething VS Biting - When is it OK to chew? - Being careful with strangers and kids? - Biting my pants! How to avoid and redirect - He always has acceptable chews. Do dogs get used to chews? - Should I hold his mouth closed when he is mouthy?

In todays episode, we discuss common puppy problems such as setting a schedule for your puppy, what to do if your puppy is whining in the crate, appropriate play, humping, preventing your puppy from eating plants, the #1 mistake we see when training a puppy and why the socialization period is so important!

In todays episode, we discuss what food is right for my puppy and what to avoid, how to transition your puppy to new food, why food toys are so important and what treats are okay to chew on!

In todays episode, we discuss why creating a daily routine for your puppy is important to build structure! We dive into the differences between a wire crate versus a plastic crate, why crate training is important for confinement, supervision, potty training and for sleep to prevent biting.

In todays episode, we discuss what you should do before you get a puppy. Finding a puppy that is right for you and your personality is important to a successful relationship between you and your pup! We also discuss genetics, finding the right breeder, putting down a deposit, breeder contracts, puppy kits you should get before picking up puppy, and the difference between flying and driving to pick up puppy.