The Puppy Training Podcast
1) Episode #265 Understanding Your Dog’s Personality: Tailoring Training to the Individual
What if the “stubborn” dog at your feet is actually curious, independent, or just overwhelmed? We break down the Big Five puppy personality traits—sociability, confidence, biddability, resilience, and...Show More
2) Episode #264 Puppy Training Basics Revisited: The 3 Mistakes We See Most Often (And How to Avoid Them)
When you bring a new puppy home and real life kicks back in — work schedules, school mornings, extracurriculars — your puppy is trying to figure out what this new rhythm means. In this episode of the ...Show More
3) Episode #263 Agency Turns Chaos Into Cooperation
What if the secret to better training isn’t more control—but more choice? In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful shifts in modern dog training: giving dogs agency. Choice-based training ...Show More
4) Episode #262 The Power of Predictability — Routines That Build Confidence
Predictability is one of the most overlooked tools in dog training—and one of the most powerful. In this extended episode, we explore how consistent routines around feeding, walks, rest, and cues redu...Show More
5) Episode #261 The Art of Ignoring — Teaching Puppies to Focus Around Distractions
Does your puppy forget you exist the moment another dog, person, or noise shows up? You’re not alone — and you’re not failing. In this episode, we break down why puppies struggle with focus in distrac...Show More
6) Episode #260 Transitioning from Puppy to Adolescent — What Changes & How to Adapt
You survived puppyhood—so why does training suddenly feel harder? In this episode, we break down the often-overlooked transition from puppy to adolescent and explain why even well-trained dogs can see...Show More
7) Episode #259 Preparing Puppies for a Multi-Species Household
Adding a puppy to a home with cats, birds, or other animals? This episode dives into how to safely introduce, train, and manage puppies in multi-species households—without stress, chaos, or unrealisti...Show More
8) Episode #258 Brain Games & Enrichment for Puppies — Mental Training Matters
If you’re raising a puppy right now—or planning to—you’re probably already thinking about walks, playtime, and basic training. And that’s great. Physical exercise absolutely matters. But today, we’re ...Show More
9) Episode #257 Life Skills & Handling for Puppies — Beyond Sit & Stay
In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, we go beyond basic behaviors like sit and stay to focus on the life skills that truly shape a well-behaved, confident dog. Many puppy parents work hard o...Show More
10) Episode #256 Puppy Training Equipment - Everything You Need to Know
Choosing the right equipment for your puppy can make all the difference between smooth, confidence-building training and a daily struggle with slips, stalls, or stress. In this episode, we break down ...Show More