Category: Puppy Culture Potluck Series

Episode 20 - Finding the “Best” Trainer for Your Puppy Should Not Be Your First Priority

7/1/2024

This week’s topic is the significance of trainer certifications:‌

“Will knowing a trainer’s certification help you find the “Best” trainer?”

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Episode 19 - Marrow Bones: Are they Safe to Give to Your Dog?

6/18/2024

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This week’s question is about marrow bones:‌

“Looking for advice and information on giving puppies bones. I've heard so much conflicting information about the benefits and risks, but I'm thoroughly confused. A dog dentist once told me not to give my dog anything to chew on that I couldn't dent with my thumbnail. Yet here I see hooves and raw meaty bones being offered. Thoughts?”

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Episode 18: Getting "Firm" with Teenage Dogs

5/13/2024

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This week’s question is about your changing relationship with your puppy through his teenage months:

"I was talking with a very respected breeder about my ten-month-old Bull Terrier and she told me that this is the age where I need to start being ‘firm’ with him. What does she mean by ‘firm?’"

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Episode 17 - Puppy Contracts: Are They Worth the Paper They're Written On?

5/1/2024

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This week’s question is about Breeder-Puppy Buyer contracts:

"Our puppies are 7 weeks old now and will be going to their new families in 3 weeks. I have been following along each day and this experience with the puppies has been incredible. Thank you for "holding my hand" throughout.

We are getting to the part that I just feel I am not prepared or knowledgeable enough....THE CONTRACT. I, too, want to keep it simple.....feed healthy, train in a positive way, and bring back the puppy if something changes.

Would you be able to share an example or a template perhaps? I would appreciate any assistance you can provide."

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Episode 16 - Puppy Assessment Tests: Can They Help Match Puppies With Owners?

3/20/2024

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This week’s question is about using temperament testing to help match puppies with owners:‌

"Temperament Testing: I have someone interested in our litter and training the pup for a potential therapy dog.

They want to train him to do deep pressure therapy for her anxiety.

She grew up helping train hunting dogs and they have trained rescues, so I know she can do this if we get her a good match.

So how do you find someone to do temperament testing?"

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Episode 14 - Growling Puppies - Should You Be Worried?

2/29/2024

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This week’s question is about puppies who growl when restrained:

"Hey everyone! We're raising our first litter, English Setters, nearly 7 weeks old. All have lovely temperaments and have been going through the PC process like little pro's.

One thing we've noticed over the last week is, if they want to hop down when a puppy family or friend is holding them, they'll do little frustrated growls or barks (I hesitate to say growl, though I'm sure you'll understand – it's just a "let me down!" kinda thing).

We've introduced gentle restraint over the last week and they all get a little annoyed if they want to go play/explore etc but nothing out of the ordinary. I just wanted to check if this is normal - should we be upping gentle restraint, or something we should be concerned about?"

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Episode 11 - Biting Fingers When Taking Treats - Puppies with "Rough Mouths"

2/6/2024

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When it rains it pours, and this week it’s pouring puppies who bite fingers when taking treats. We got FOUR posts on this topic this week!

The questions came from both puppy owners and breeders, and in this episode, I give you a fresh perspective on this “problem”:

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Episode 9: Puppies That Terrorize Adult Dogs

1/23/2024

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Today’s question is about puppies who terrorize adult dogs:

“Does anyone have experience with a pup obsessed with chasing the older dog (Labrador pups adult GSD). The GSD runs from him and has turned and bark/snarled at him, but he won’t leave her alone when he sees her. Suggestions?”

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Episode 8 - Morning Sickness in Pregnant Dams

1/16/2024

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Today’s question is on dams who refuse to eat when pregnant:

“Ok friends, I’m having a REALLY difficult time getting my girl to eat…

I have mixing pumpkin purée, we currently have three different dog foods that I have been trying different combinations of. She was eating Badlands Ranch and Orijen really well, before that it was Royal Canin, but all of these she eventually has stopped eating. I have freeze dried medallions I break up and mix in, I have canned (Royal Canin) I try mixing in…anything to get her to eat. What else can I do to get her to eat?”

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Episode 7 - Teenage Dogs

1/9/2024

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Today’s question is a fan request for an episode on teenagers:

“I wonder if you could do a podcast covering what you have learned works best regarding how to frame the adolescents mind and some general guidelines around training and general standards we should be aware of at this time in her development. You know, like with the puppies at their different stages.”

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