This week Miriam wants to help you start training your puppy today. It's all about engagement. And the good news it's really not that complicated. Engagement is all about building a bridge between you and your puppy's motivators. Miriam explains how you can do this and start seeing improvements quickly.

You've heard Miriam talk about the Perfect Puppy Programme but what exactly does it involve? In this episode Miriam explains what you can expect when you sign up for the programme. She goes through all the things you'll cover on a week by week basis.

All puppies need training, so it's good to be a couple of steps ahead of them to reduce any problems. Miriam goes through the steps you need to take in the first four weeks of puppy ownership. There's lots you can do even in these early days from teaching them their name to preventing puppy biting and toilet training.

Lockdown is challenging for us all but with us spending more time at home, separation anxiety is becoming a bigger problem for your puppy. Puppies have a natural co-dependancy. They love human interaction and this will increase separation anxiety. So what can you do? Miriam talks you through the options that you have - spoiler alert it's crate training. But crate training done properly! Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode You can follow Miriam on Instagram...

Working from home with a puppy can be challenging. You need to concentrate, they want to play. It's cute to begin with but how can you make sure you get your work done without your puppy appearing on your Zoom or Teams calls? Miriam has the answer in today's episode. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode You can follow Miriam on Instagram @thinkdogacademy And her website is https://thinkdogacademy.com/ (thinkdogacademy.com)

If your puppy isn't listening to you Miriam is here to help. And it all begins with engagement. Without engagement you won't ever gain your puppy's trust or confidence in you. So how do you get your puppy to engage with you? Miriam explains there are three steps she uses 1) Hand feeding with normal food, not treats. 2) Playing with your puppy. 3) Socialisation - And remember socialisation is not simply interacting! The good news is all of these are fun ways to build up your...

In this episode Miriam looks at the main places you might be thinking of letting your puppy sleep at night. She examines putting them in a crate, free roaming, locking your puppy in a room and letting your puppy sleep on your bed with you. And let's be honest - having your dog on your bed is a lovely thought. But is it the best for your puppy? There are pros and cons to each and Miriam will guide you through so you can make the best decision for your puppy and you. Make sure you subscribe so...

This is one of Miriam's most asked questions. And the answer is from Day One. Your puppy is learning form the second they are born. Dogs learn by association so every minute you are with them they are learning and you are teaching, whether you like it or not. Miriam takes you through the steps you should be taking to get you on the right track for training your puppy. And she also warns you about the pitfalls you face if you don't start training straight away.

Welcome to the first episode of The Perfect Puppy Podcast. We're starting out with the big question because it's the title of the podcast and why you are here. But is there such a thing as a perfect puppy? The good news is yes there is - but there is only a perfect puppy for your lifestyle. You need to know and understand your lifestyle to know what type of puppy is perfect for you Much like you are unique, so are our puppies. So in this episode Miriam takes you through what makes a...

Socialising your puppy is really important. And the more you can do before their second vaccination the better. But before we go any further we need to understand what socialisation means - it's the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society. Importantly this means it's not just your puppy interacting with other people or dogs. So how do you socialise your puppy? Miriam explains it's about teaching your puppy to have a neutral response to everything - not just...

The Perfect Puppy Podcast is for puppy owners wanting to train the perfect puppy for their lifestyle. You'll hear weekly updates from Miriam offering advice about socialisation, exercise, sleeping and so much more. Each episode will contain practical tips you can implement with your puppy straight away.