
Ask A Puppy Trainer Show
Join expert trainers Bethany and Sparky from The Puppy Academy as they answer new puppy parents' questions to help make puppyhood easy!
Episodes
57 episodes
Should You Let Your Friends Greet Your New Puppy? | Ep. 202
Of course you WANT your friends to meet your new puppy. But should you actually do it?? Yes?! Maybe? Maybe not? No?!?Well, it depends on a few factors including how your pup is, how your friends are, and HOW you do it.Check out ...
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Episode 202
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35:34

How To Stop Crate Whining! | Ep. 201
We want our puppies to be comfortable in their crate, especially when we need to leave the house. But what should you do if your pup whines non-stop in there the second they’re alone?Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood...
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Episode 201
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32:58

Is It Ok To Comfort Your 8-Week-Old Puppy? | Ep. 200
When our brand new puppies are crying, whining or may seem nervous, it can feel completely instinctual to want to comfort them with a snuggle, rubs and soothing voice.Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like...
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Episode 200
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30:30

What Time Should You Stop Giving Your Puppy Food & Water? | Ep. 199
Overnight and early morning potty breaks aren’t the most fun thing, but they are a very normal part of early puppyhood. Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at...
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Episode 199
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34:15

New Puppy Crate Training Tips! | Ep. 198
We never hide it — we are HUGE fans of using the crate with new puppies! There are so many positives to it - when it is introduced and used correctly. But if you have a puppy who doesn’t like it so much, we know how tough that can be! &...
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Episode 198
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29:25

Is Your Puppy Waking Up Earlier Than Usual? | Ep. 197
Having your puppy on a solid schedule can make life easier and more predictable for the both of you in those early puppy months! But what happens when your puppy starts waking up earlier than normal? Do puppies go through sleep regression like ...
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Episode 197
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31:48

How To Get Your New Puppy & Older Dog To Play Nice| Ep. 196
If you just welcomed a new puppy home and already have another dog at home, you’ve probably had visions of them playing and snuggling together and being BFFs. However….it doesn’t ALWAYS get off to a welcoming start. Check out the ...
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Episode 196
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32:04

Brand New Puppy Leash Training Tips! | Ep. 195
You’ve got a new puppy — now when should you introduce the leash to them? How should you do it? What does a walk with a brand new puppy look like? Do you even walk a brand new puppy? Check out the timestamps to find what other pupp...
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Episode 195
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31:19

Is Your Puppy Biting ALL The Time? | Ep. 194
One of the most common puppyhood issues that new puppy parents seem to be the most surprised by (and the least prepared for) — is all the BITING!And rightfully so — it HURTS!!! What is normal puppy biting? Is your puppy biting too much?...
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Episode 194
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34:10

Help! My Puppy Cries In Their Playpen! | Ep. 193
The playpen can be a great tool to give your young pup a little more room to stretch and play while keeping them safe. But not all puppies like it! Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers ...
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Episode 193
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31:42

Does Your Puppy Only Listen After You Ask Them 10x? | Ep. 192
Are you constantly repeating yourself to your puppy? Do you need to repeat the same command 10 (or 100 🤪) times before they do it? When you think your puppy “knows” their commands already and are just pretending to ignore you, it can ge...
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Episode 192
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30:02

Is Your Puppy Biting Their Leash? | Ep. 191
Puppies love to chew, bite, nip just about everything and anything! But what happens when they do this to their leash when you’re training to walk them and nothing seems to work to redirect them? Check out the timestamps to fi...
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Episode 191
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29:49

How To Change Your Puppy’s Potty Spot | Ep. 190
Sometimes, especially with younger pups, there comes a time when you need to change their potty spot! Whether this is from potty pads to grass, from a spot in the backyard to a preferred spot in another area, or even a brand new home or v...
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Episode 190
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27:00

How To Stop Your Puppy From Barking At The TV!📺 | Ep. 189
Do you have a puppy who’s super focused on the TV and even barks at images on it? Not all pups do this — but when they do….sure it can be cute at first…then it can quickly turn into an annoying habit that’s hard to turn their attention away fro...
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Episode 189
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33:04

Does Your Puppy HATE To Be Picked Up? | Ep. 188
When puppies are still young and tiny, it’s common to pick them up to hold them, cuddle them, move them, or keep them out of harm's way when needed. But what if your puppy is growling and snapping when you go to reach for them? Sho...
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Episode 188
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32:14

How to Introduce A Puppy To A Newborn | Ep. 187
What’s the best way to introduce your new baby to your puppy? Is there a right or wrong way to do it? When is the best time to do it? Should you even do it?!?Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers o...
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Episode 187
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31:50

Is Your Puppy Jumping & Nipping At The Treat Pouch?! | Ep. 186
One of our go-to pieces of advice for new puppies is: always have a treat pouch on your when your puppy is out of the crate!Leveraging food in those early months to help train your puppy, get their focus, and rewarding them with it will ...
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Episode 186
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31:18

Tips For Puppy Nipping! | Ep. 185
They’re cute, soft and oh so floofy! BUT boy can those shark teeth hurt when they can’t seem to stop nipping and chewing on the hands that feed them!Puppy nipping and chewing is a (painful!) part of the puppyhood process, but it doesn’t ...
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Episode 185
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33:59

Does SNUGGLING = BONDING? | Ep. 184
Let’s be honest: there’s nothing quite like those sweet sleepy new puppy snuggles, right?!You know those ones where they’re too tired to bite, scratch or nibble on you and just pass out like a little angelic puppy that knows no mischief…...
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Episode 184
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26:43

Is Puppy Training Just Like RAISING KIDS? | Ep. 183
Puppies VS Babies: Is it similar or completely different? We’re so glad you asked and it is SUCH a great question!Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on<...
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Episode 183
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26:11

Does Your Puppy Need to BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE? | Ep. 182
It’s a BIG world out there for a small young puppy. Some puppies (often the more outgoing, dominant personalities from a litter) have no issues taking the world on as it comes, but for many others, they can use some more confidence building alo...
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Episode 182
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33:24

When Do Puppies SELF-REGULATE Their NAPS? | AAPTS Ep. 181
Does your puppy take it upon themselves to take a nap? The idea is a lovely one: puppy feels tired, so they go to their crate or bed for a little snooze…💤The reality is: MOST puppies DON’T do this! So when will your puppy start? Will th...
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Episode 181
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30:59

When is the RIGHT TIME to GIVE AFFECTION? | Ep. 180
We often talk about when NOT to pet your puppy. Ex. If they’re biting your hands, jumping up on you, if they’re being demanding or overexcited….But when SHOULD you be petting your puppy and are certain times better than others?&n...
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Episode 180
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29:43

Why Your Puppy WON’T STOP NIPPING You! | Ep. 179
As new puppy parents, we usually know there’s going to be some puppy nipping happening from time to time. But more often than not, the frequency and the intensity of it is waaaaay more than you could have ever imagined! So why is ...
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Episode 179
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36:19

What To Do If Your Puppy Seems BORED In The PLAYPEN | Ep. 178
Should your puppy always be doing something? Do they need to have a toy or chew or person available to entertain them so they don’t get into trouble? Does your puppy ever seem like they’re bored and you don’t know what to do about it?&n...
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Episode 178
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32:48
