Today we’re talking about Dr. James Ha about puppy temperament and training to mitigate or avoid behavior issues. Mostly, we're talking about the science of how BAD temperament tests are at actually predicting adult behavior. Darn.  Dr. Ha is a pretty amazing guy. He’s an animal behavior researcher and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist - which is the highest level of certification one can attain in applied behavior . Dr. Ha literally wrote the book on dog behavior - called Dog Behavior:...

Today we’re talking to Malena DeMartini Price, author of TWO books about separation anxiety, instructor of the Mission Possible separation anxiety course, and the founder of the certification for separation anxiety trainers. Malena has focused exclusively on separation anxiety in dogs for TWENTY years! She lives in northern california with her husband and her two dogs Tini DeMartini and Mabel. Malena and I are going to talk about - you guessed it! Separation anxiety. This podcast is...

Today we’re talking to Christine Young. Christine is CPDT-KA certified trainer & dog lifestyle expert with over 20 years experience with dogs and horses.  Christine is here to talk to us about the importance of enrichment for your puppies. Find show notes at JourneyDogTraining.com/pandemic-puppy/ This podcast is supported by our members on Patreon. For as little as $3 per month, you can support this podcast and get perks like submitting questions for us to tackle at the end of each...

Today we’re talking to Dr. Jennifer Summerfield of Brown Veterinary Services in Wayne, West Virginia. Dr. Jen is a veterinarian and certified professional dog trainer - knowledge assessed and is a member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).  Dr. Jen is here today to help guide us through the tangle of information out there surrounding vaccinations and socialization, as well as some other common puppy problems that are...

Today we’re talking to Ayoka Bubar, who offers training services online and in-person in southwestern Manitoba. She also writes the Rotten Dog Blog, which is full of practical advice and musings. Ayoka and I are talking about nipping and biting. This is SUCH a common problem for many puppy owners, and we’re here to help! Ayoka is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed and an approved Canadian Association of Rally Obedience Judge for all levels. She has never passed up an...

On this episode, Kayla talks with Curtis Kelley about self-regulation skills for puppies! Previous Podcast on Canine Conversations with Kayla and Curtis on Racism: https://canineconvos.com/45/ The most important thing to remember is to adjust your expectations and meet your puppy where they are at. Aim for success, and be forgiving to yourself and your puppy.

For episode nine, Kayla Fratt speaks with Sarah Stremming from The Cognitive Canine all about crate training with your puppy.  Do puppies need to be crate trained? Just like everything else we do in training, it depends on what your goals for your puppy are. There is not a universal answer. That said, we both crate train our dogs! Are there alternatives? If you do not wish to use a crate, baby gates or x-pens are a great option to create a room or space for the puppy. If...

For episode eight, Kayla speaks to Bryony Aviles of Sandy Paws Dog Training about socializing your puppy during a pandemic. We Cover Questions Including: What is socialization?  Why does it matter? What’s the socialization period? What if you miss it? What sort of things should you expose your puppy to? Are all puppies the same? Can you use a one-size-fits-all approach? Behaviorally, what should you keep an eye on? What do you do if your puppy is nervous or overly excited about...

For episode 7, Kayla speaks to Sarah Dixon about bringing your puppy home and getting off on the right paw. From the moment you leave the breeder or shelter, you’re starting to teach your puppy about how to live and grow with you. We’ll also cover setting your puppy up for success with a schedule of rest and play that helps everyone out.

Kayla speaks to Ursa Acree of Canis Major Dog Training in Denver Colorado about preparing to bring your new puppy home.  This podcast is supported by Journey Dog Training and our Puppy Raising Blueprint course. The full course covers topics ranging from common problem behaviors and socialization to the humane hierarchy of dog training. It’s all taught by yours truly, Kayla Fratt. If you need more personalized training support, check out journeydogtraining.com - we have a variety of courses,...

For episode one, Kayla speaks to Carrie Brooks at Go Rogue Dog Training Center with her business partner, Kaye Geyler. There’s not really a right and wrong way to do this, but we’ll cover our top tips for you. Selecting a Shelter Why supporting good shelters matters Good shelters work on both ends of the pet homelessness problem, you want to support that Reputable rescues and shelters will take the dog back and support you with issues, as they can Why a shelter might be...

For episode one, Kayla speaks to Amber Quann of Summit Dog Training and Megan Wallace of Dogs Deciphered about picking a puppy from a breeder. Decide what you need, want, can be flexible on, versus don’t care much (Kayla's list is linked at the bottom of the show notes) The myth that just being a family dog is an easy job for a puppy Different dogs within a litter will differ - not all labs are created equal! It’s not all in how you raise em - choose wisely! Breeder might pair you...

For episode one, Kayla speaks to Amber Quann of Summit Dog Training and Megan Wallace of Dogs Deciphered about picking a breeder for your next puppy. There’s not really a right and wrong way to do this, but we’ll cover our top tips for you. One litter at a time Parents on site and available for meet-and-greets Puppies raised indoors Puppy raising program like Puppy Culture, Avidog, or ENS Working closely with the breeder to select the puppy (not just based on color or...

For episode one, Kayla speaks to Rebecca Hintz of Wintegrity K9 in Vacaville CA about deciding where to get a puppy. Find full show notes at JourneyDogTraining.com/pandemic-puppy For the purpose of this episode, we are only comparing getting a dog from a responsible breeder versus a shelter. We are not discussing getting a dog from a pet store, online marketplace, grocery store lot, or backyard breeder because we do not support those venues of puppy acquisition. If you're unsure how to...

Kayla speaks to Rebecca Hintz of Wintegrity K9 in Vacaville CA about deciding if you're ready for a puppy.  This podcast is supported by Journey Dog Training and our Puppy Raising Blueprint course. The full course covers topics ranging from common problem behaviors and socialization to the humane hierarchy of dog training. It’s all taught by yours truly, Kayla Fratt. If you need more personalized training support, check out journeydogtraining.com - we have a variety of courses, e-books,...

Hello and welcome to the Pandemic Puppy podcast, brought to you by Journey Dog Training and the Pandemic Puppy Raising Facebook Group! I’m your host Kayla Fratt, and I’m so excited to be here with you. We are going to cover puppy raising right from the start on this podcast. And although I’m a professional dog trainer, this is actually going to by my first time raising a puppy, too! So I’m right in the trenches with you on the good, the bad, the cute, and the stinky. Make sure you subscribe...