Podcasts by Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

YNP #071: Tips for a Stronger Stay from 2021-12-10T12:00:25

Teaching your dog"Stay"is one of the easier cues to teach your dog...if we do it right.  And of course most of us are doing it wrong.   Stay can be a useful command ("Stay"so I can take your pic...

YNP #070: What is Raw Feeding?: Puppy Edition from 2021-11-08T18:00

Kasie comes back to teach us more about raw feeding.  This time we talk all about puppies! Plus Kasie has some advice on treats and how to start even if you feel overwhelmed. This episode is Par...

YNP #069: What is Raw Feeding? from 2021-11-05T14:08:28

Maybe you've never heard of raw feeding your dog.  Maybe you have but you're not quite sure what it means.  This episode can start to answer some of your questions.  Raw feeding is something tha...

YNP #068: The Power of Practice from 2021-09-14T14:12:57

"Practice makes perfect."  We all know that one.  Well, it's just as true for our dogs.   When we teach our dogs how to sit we know to start at step one and work them up to a reliable sit in any...

YNP #067: How to Stop a Dog From Barking (Part 2) from 2021-08-17T22:21:42

In part one we talked about demand barking.  Here in part two I go into detail about alert barking.   Alert barking is when your dog is barking at something.  A dog out the window, a noise like ...

YNP #066: How to Stop a Dog From Barking (Part 1) from 2021-07-30T00:11:42

Barking comes in many different forms. This makes how to stop a dog from barking more complicated than we think.   We can't just ask"how do I stop my dog from barking?"and get an answer because ...

YNP #065: How to Take Better Photos of Your Dog (Part 2) from 2021-07-09T15:52:16

Allison is back with some more great tips on how to take better photos of your dog! Who doesn't want that perfect Instagramable, frameable, background photo of our dog.  But even with the 200 ph...

YNP #064: The Downside of a Fenced-in Yard (Part 2) from 2021-06-24T16:27:44

I'm back to burst some bubbles (POP!).  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my fenced-in yard just like most dog owners.  But just like with most things that make our lives easier there's a downside.  I'...

YNP #063: My 7 Guidelines for Socializing Your Dog from 2021-05-28T15:40:58

Socializing your dog, especially when they are young, is SUPER DUPER important.  If you have listened to me at all then this is not news to you.  You know that you have to expose your dog to man...

YNP #062: How I Taught My Dog a New Trick from 2021-03-12T13:57:50

How many times have you gone to Youtube to find a new dog trick and it's a three-minute video with a dog that already knows the trick? Or you teach your dog a new trick in class to go home and t...

YNP #061: A Typical Puppy Schedule from 2021-02-22T13:56:31

Your puppy's schedule will vary depending on many factors.  Including age, exercise needs, and your schedule. When I'm asked about what a typical day looks like I know that I'm actually being as...

YNP #060: Kids and Puppies from 2021-01-06T15:17:24

When we imagine kids and puppies we think that they go together like peanut butter and jelly (or my preference - chocolate). The reality isn't so sweet.  Your puppy and your kids LOVE each other...

YNP 2020 Sign Off: A Look Back and Look Forward from 2020-12-28T19:21:14

Debbie here!  I just wanted to jump into your podcast feed one more time this year.  First I want to thank you, my listeners once again for being a bright spot in an otherwise stressful year.   ...

YNP #059: How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch from 2020-12-20T12:43:13

Fetch it the one game we all think of when we talk about playing with our dog.  So it's easy to forget that we have to teach them how to fetch.  We have the picture in our mind of our dog runnin...

YNP #058: How to Recognize Appropriate Dog Play from 2020-12-09T14:26:06

When you are new at watching dogs play it can be confusing and even a bit concerning.  Dog play is"play fighting"so if you haven't made a career out of knowing dog body language it's easy to get...

YNP #057: How to Teach Your Dog to Listen With Distractions from 2020-11-20T12:38:48

If your dog listens to you inside your house that doesn't mean they know what you want outside on their walk.  Even if you are asking for the same thing.  Dogs are very contextual and need to be...

YNP #056: Potty Training for a Working Household from 2020-11-06T23:18:45

How do you handle potty training when all the adults in the housework full time?  This is a question I get asked a lot.  Mainly because my listeners know I do not like the use of potty pads (for...

YNP #055: Three Important Skills to Teach Your Puppy From Day 01 from 2020-10-21T19:51:27

There are SO MANY things we need to train our puppy when we bring them home.  It's really easy to get overwhelmed or focus on the wrong things.   In this episode, I talk about the three most imp...

YNP #054: How to Use Training Treats Properly from 2020-10-09T14:32:07

Does it feel like your trainer just tells you to stuff your dog's belly full of treats and say then they're trained?  Treats are an essential tool to raising our well-mannered dog but the lesson...

YNP #053: Tips to Introduce Your Dog and Cat from 2020-07-30T20:40:25

All we want is a peaceful house!  When asking two (or three!) different species to live together it can get tricky! How you introducing your dog and cat depends a lot on the personalities involv...

YNP #052: How to Take Better Photos of Your Dog with Allison Shamrell from 2020-07-15T11:00

We all have a hundred (ok, ok hundreds) of photos of our dog.  But how many are keepers?  If you are anything like me you have 600 pictures and 2 end up as keepers In this episode, let's welcome...

YNP #051: How to Get a Stronger Recall from 2020-06-18T14:15:18

A strong recall is one of the most important behaviors your dog can have.  It's also something that takes LOTS OF WORK!! This episode is a replay a mini recall training I did inside my online pu...

YNP Episode: How to Prevent Separation Anxiety During Stay-at-Home from 2020-05-22T11:29:18

Separation anxiety is always been something dog owners need to be aware of.  How to be alone is something that we have to teach our dogs.  In a perfect world we start this when they are puppies ...

YNP #050: The 3 Most Common Leash Training Questions from 2020-05-08T15:18:11

Leash training is a hot topic among dog owners.  Walks are a fundamental joy for dogs but when it comes to walking down the street in a straight line, it's no longer feels natural for them so th...

YNP #049: Behavior Changes as Your Puppy Gets Older from 2020-04-22T16:00

​As your dog grows you will probably experience some behavior changes.  Just as you think you have it ALL figured out your puppy will prove you wrong. It's all part of the roller coaster of owni...

YNP #048: Bringing Home an Adult Dog from 2020-04-08T16:01

​If you decide to bring home an adult dog you may have different expectations than if they were a puppy.  Maybe they're already potty trained and crate trained.  They don't have as much energy. ...

[Part 03] 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home from 2020-04-03T11:26:33

​This week I'm doing something a little different.  This is the audio version of a video series called 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home.  If you are a future puppy owner than this mini t...

[Part 02] 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home from 2020-04-01T12:53:04

​This week I'm doing something a little different.  This is the audio version of a video series called 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home.  If you are a future puppy owner than this mini t...

[Part 01] 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home from 2020-03-30T17:49:43

​This week I'm doing something a little different.  This is the audio version of a video series called 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home.  If you are a future puppy owner than this mini t...

YNP Episode: How to Socialize Your Puppy During Social Distancing from 2020-03-22T23:53:34

***This episode was recorded on March 22, 2020 and uses the best information available at that time.  With information is constantly changing, please keep informed and stay safe according to the...

YNP Episode: Checking In and Let’s Play! from 2020-03-20T15:11:39

I wanted to take a minute and check in and reach out.  How are you doing? Just about every single person out there is touched by what's happening.  I too, sat in my anxiety and stress for a litt...

YNP #047: How to Handle a Reactive Dog on a Leash from 2020-03-04T17:00

​When you have a reactive dog on a leash it takes all of the fun out of walks and makes them stressful and a chore. Unfortunately, having a reactive dog is all too common. It comes from the dog’...

YNP #046: Puppy Biting and Why You Might Still Be Struggling from 2020-02-13T18:20:02

Puppy biting is something that just about every new dog owner struggles with.  It can go from being an annoyance to affecting your enjoyment and bond with your puppy.  It gets even worse with th...

YNP #045: Pros and Cons of Different Dog Training Programs from 2020-01-30T16:41:16

There are a bunch of different types of dog training programs out there.  Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.  Which one (or ones) you choose depends on your learning style, what's go...

YNP #044: When Your Dog Gets Car Sick from 2020-01-16T16:11:16

Just like humans, dogs get car sick.  It's especially common for puppies.  Their little bellies are sensitive and not used to the motion.  The good news is, most will grow out of it.  The bad ne...

YNP #043: What They Don’t Tell You About Getting a Puppy from 2020-01-03T13:11:26

You've read ALL the books, watched ALL the videos, listened to ALL the podcast but there are things that still come as a surprise when you get a new puppy. Let's be honest, some of these things ...

YNP #042: 10 Ways to Play With Your Dog from 2019-12-18T17:00:57

Especially with a new puppy, you'll hear 20 times a day, play with your puppy, exercise your puppy, stimulate your puppy so they don’t get bored, bond with them to create a strong relationship… ...

YNP #041: Tips on Raising a Puppy in an Apartment from 2019-12-04T17:00:04

Raising a puppy is challenging.  Raising a puppy in an apartment adds a few additional challenges.  It’s becoming more and more common to raise a puppy in an apartment.  This is great because it...

YNP #040: How to Be Your Dog’s Pack Leader from 2019-11-20T17:00:58

You need to be your dog’s pack leader.  This much is clear. However, when I talk about leadership it doesn’t have anything to do with “alpha” or “dominance”.  I believe those words are overused ...

YNP Special Edition: Q&A Tuesday Highlights 03 from 2019-11-02T14:37:01

This is the third and final special edition highlighting the great questions I received during Q&A Tuesdays.   Every Tuesday in October I will be answering your training questions.  These are ju...

YNP #039: The Most Common Potty Accidents from 2019-10-23T16:00:03

Potty accidents are part of having a puppy.  You can do everything right and you are still going to have an accident.  And let’s face it, we probably aren’t going to do everything right.   In al...

YNP Special Edition: Q&A Tuesday–Crate Training from 2019-10-18T16:00:35

Every Tuesday in October I will be answering your training questions.  These are just a few of the great questions I received and I thought would be beneficial to all my listeners. I got the ide...

YNP Special Edition: Q&A Tuesday Highlights 01 from 2019-10-11T16:00:14

Every Tuesday in October I will be answering your training questions.  These are just a few of the great questions I received and I thought would be beneficial to all my listeners. I got the ide...

YNP #038: The One Thing You Need to Know About Dog Behavior from 2019-10-09T16:00:17

here is only one thing that you need to know about dog behavior to teach or stop any behavior! Yup, when it comes down to it, our dogs are very simple creatures.

In this episode, I am rev...

YNP #037: The Three Types of Training You Need to Raise a Well-Mannered Dog from 2019-09-27T21:13:59

There are three types of training that you need to turn your puppy into a well-rounded, well-behaved, and well-mannered dog. When we think of training our dog we usually think about teaching our...

YNP #036: 4 Mistakes New Puppy Owners Make from 2019-09-12T20:43:56

Raising a puppy is something we have to learn.  It's not natural for us humans.  So just like with learning anything new we are going to make a few mistakes along the way.  First we have to know...

YNP #035: Where Should Your Dog Sleep? from 2019-08-07T18:51:47

Where should your dog sleep?  This is a simple question with multiple answers.  On one had I have a strong recommendation where your dog should be sleeping.  On the other, it really doesn't matt...

YNP #034: Introduce Your New Puppy to Your Current Dog from 2019-07-24T16:00:37

Adding another dog to your pack is an exciting time.  It can also be a little stressful because you want to make sure that your current dog accepts your new puppy. Sometimes when you bring a new...

YNP #033: My Dogs Aren’t Perfect, So What? from 2019-07-10T16:00:30

My dogs aren't perfect, and I'm ok with that?  You would think because I'm a dog trainer I would care more.  But that's exactly why I know it's OK. Training a dog is time-consuming and it’s some...

YNP #032: My Favorite Dog Supplies from 2019-06-26T16:14:48

There are so many dog supplies out there it can be overwhelming.  Over the years I have developed a list of my go-to supplies that I use and recommend to my clients. In this episode, I talk abou...

YNP #031: Reward Your Dog Without Treats from 2019-04-17T14:04:16

Dogs learns through repetition and reward. The easiest and most efficient way to reward your dog is by using treats.  That is why they are the go-to for trainers and dog owners. Even though trea...

YNP #030: The First 4 Steps to Teaching Any New Command from 2019-04-10T16:00:33

Dog obedience training is the first thing we think of when we say “training your dog.”  In fact, it might be the only thing we think of. Your dog’s training goes WAY beyond obedience but it is a...

YNP #029: The Ride Home from 2019-04-03T16:00:47

Bringing your puppy home is exciting and maybe a little stressful.  The ride home is the first time you are 100% responsible for them. If this is your first puppy you may be even more nervous. Y...

YNP #028: 5 Reasons to Use the Crate When You’re Home. from 2019-03-20T16:00:02

When we think of crate training we usually think of potty training or where we put our puppy when we aren’t home.  Crate training goes way beyond that. In fact, we should be using it after potty...

YNP #027: How to Handle a Shy Dog from 2019-03-06T17:00:41

How to handle a shy dog is important for all of us to know.  If you are anything like me, you just want to put ALL the puppies.  But not ALL of the puppies want to be pet.  Wait, what??? Crazy, ...

YNP #026: Timing is EVERYTHING When Training Your Dog from 2019-02-06T17:00:48

The foundation of positive dog training is to reward the behaviors we want repeated and ignore or redirect the behaviors we don’t want repeated. Oh, how I wish it were that simple.  A question w...

YNP #025: Is Human Food Good for Dogs? from 2019-01-23T17:00:20

Very often I get asked: Is human food good for dogs?  Or"should I feed my dog people food?"Or they say with pride “I ONLY feed my dog, dog food” The first thing I want to dispel is the idea that...

YNP #024: How to Raise Two Puppies at the Same Time from 2019-01-09T17:00:02

The thought of raising two puppies together can create a lot of warm, fuzzy, and fun images.  They will keep each other company, entertain each other, exercise each other, and create perfect Ins...

YNP #023: Did You Remember to Praise Your Puppy? from 2018-12-26T17:00:41

Did you remember to praise your puppy?When using positive training our main tool is to reward behaviors we want our puppies to repeat.  The more we praise our puppy's good behavior the more like...

YNP #022: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety from 2018-12-12T17:00:49

Separation anxiety is when your dog is stressed out because they are separated from you.  Every single dog has the potential to develop some form of separation anxiety because dogs don’t know ho...

YNP #021: Balancing Vaccines and Socialization from 2018-11-28T23:08:26

A question I get ALL the time is about taking your puppy outside before they are fully vaccinated.  This question usually comes up during potty training but my answer has nothing to do with pott...

YNP #020: Your Emergency Preparedness Plan When You Have a Dog from 2018-04-11T13:06:37

We are always told “prepare for emergencies"or"make an emergency preparedness plan."  The problem is the nature of an emergency is they are unpredictable and the situations are usually not somet...

YNP #019: The Downside of a Fenced-in Backyard from 2017-12-15T17:25:02

A fenced-in backyard is considered a very valuable resource for a dog owner.  It makes owning, potty training and exercising your dog SO much easier.  Or does it? With anything that makes our li...

YNP #018: Ditch the Bowl and Make Mealtime an Event from 2017-12-01T14:09:27

So often, we get stuck in the idea that our dogs need to eat out of a bowl.  BORING!! Our dogs are programmed to work for their food so let’s use that in our favor.  We already feed our dogs so ...

YNP #017: 5 Dog Food Myths and the Truth Behind Them from 2017-11-15T19:53:17

We know that finding the right dog food for our dog is important.  It can also be overwhelming.  Most of us want to be able to walk into a pet store, pick up a bag and make the right decision.  ...

YNP #016: Stop Behaviors Before They Start! How Thinking Ahead Can Make Training Easier. from 2017-11-09T00:19:23

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” - Benjamin Franklin The best way to stop your dog from jumping up on people is not to allow him from to do it from day one. The best way to stop...

YNP #015: How to Choose the Right Dog Care – Part Two Pet Sitters from 2017-10-18T17:51:39

Welcome to Part Two of the two-part series on helping you find the right dog care for you.  In part one (Episode #14) I talked all about facilities.  In this episode I talk about Pet Sitters.Who...

YNP #014: How to Choose the Right Dog Care – Part One Facilities from 2017-10-12T19:48:01

Welcome to Part One in two-part series on helping you find the right dog care for you.Who will take care of your dog when you can’t is a very common concern for most dog owners.  With good reaso...

YNP #013: Dog Park vs. Dog Daycare from 2017-09-28T13:09:24

Both a dog park and a dog daycare are a place for your dog to get lots of exercise while playing with his friends.  Beyond that the experience is quite different. Where a dog park is free, dayca...

YNP #012: The Most Important Part of Your Dog’s Obedience Training from 2017-09-20T12:41:59

You don’t have to be a dog person to know about basic obedience. It’s usually the first thing you think of when someone says “training a dog”. It is popular for very good reasons. I could list a...

YNP #011: Reasons to Leave Your Retractable Leash at Home from 2017-09-13T15:39:45

I find so many dog owners go right for their retractable leash.  And I get it! I did the same thing when I got my first dog. Retractable leashes make so much sense in theory; make it short when ...

YNP #010: Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy from 2017-07-20T17:06:35

Potty training is a rite of passage for all puppy owners.  It’s not the pretty part of owning a new puppy but it’s the one training none of us can ignore. Sometimes we forget that our dogs don’t...

YNP #009: Why Indoor Pads Should NOT be Used When House Training Your Puppy from 2017-07-05T13:29:11

Indoor pads (also called wee-wee pads or potty pads) have a purpose but house training should not be one of them. If you want to teach your puppy to go to the bathroom outside only, these pads c...

YNP #008: When your Dog Jumps: How to Prevent and Correct Jumping up on People from 2017-06-15T19:28:31

When your dog jumps on you, your family and your friends it can quickly turn into an annoying habit. Luckily there are a few things we can do to prevent or correct this behavior. Most of the tim...

YNP #QA01: Questions and Answers from 2017-06-07T21:51:55

I had a lot of fun recording our first Q&A episode! You asked some great questions that have influenced the topics of many episodes and now I want to answer some specific questions. In this epis...

YNP#007: Why Do Dogs Dig and What You Can Do About It from 2017-05-24T08:00:08

Does your backyard look like someone has been digging for gold?  Having a crater filled back yard is frustrating, not pretty and can even be dangerous.   Why do dogs dig?  Digging is one of thos...

YNP #006: My Dog Steals my Stuff!! How to Protect your Dog and Your Things. from 2017-05-17T10:00:54

What do we do when our dog steals our stuff? We all know the scene: it’s gotten a little too quiet so you go searching for the little fuzzball that was just at your feet. You turn the corner and...

YNP #005: Crate Training: How (and Why) to Make Their Crate Your Dog’s Best Friend from 2017-05-10T13:22:41

When we think of crate training, we usually think of potty training our puppy.  It makes sense because these two things go hand and hand.  Using a crate is the best and most efficient way to pot...

YNP #004: 3 Things You Can Do Now to Teach Your Dog to Come Every Time You Call. from 2017-05-02T12:13:34

In today's episode, we're going to talk about your recall command; most commonly known as “come”.  I'm not going to be talk about teaching your dog the actual command. What I am going to talk ab...

YNP #003: What is Free Feeding and Why You Shouldn’t Do It. from 2017-04-29T15:45:10

Free Feeding is when your dog's bowl is always filled with food allowing them to choose when to eat.   When you have a dog that likes does to graze leaving their food out all the time can be a c...

YNP #002: Which Type of Dog is Right for You? from 2017-04-29T12:38:26

Once you have decided that you are ready for a dog (if you haven’t check out episode 1) it’s time to figure out which dog is right for you. During this episode, I talk about 10 different traits ...

YNP #001: Are You Ready for a New Dog? 5 Questions to Help you Decide. from 2017-04-25T15:02:33

Want a new dog? Not sure if you are ready? Getting a new dog is a big decision and a long term commitment. Getting a dog isn’t something you can decide overnight, so we are here to help you figu...

YNP #000: Who I Am and What Your New Puppy Podcast is About from 2017-04-25T15:01:32

Welcome to Your New Puppy’s Podcast!! Getting a new puppy (or dog) is exciting and fun but it can also be very overwhelming.  No one gets a good dog by accident.  It takes time and energy to get...