In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla speaks with Amber Quann about raising toy breed puppies. What are the differences between raising a toy breed puppy vs a larger size? Easier on the wallet Need to be creative on training and reinforcement strategies as they can’t eat as much Curate safe interactions that prevent potential injuries such as ot…

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses introducing your puppy to cats. Everything depends on the personality of your puppy and your cat Set up the environment for success: hiding places, elevation for cats; baby gates, leashes Ensure puppy is well-exercised but not overtired/cranky Younger puppies adapt more quickly/easily: with MOST re…

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses undersocialized puppies. How do you know your puppy may be undersocialized? This will vary per dog depending on breed and personality, as some breeders are generally more reserved than others Puppy history is important to consider. Hoarding or parvo puppies are usually very undersocialized It’s nor…

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses teaching your puppy to relax! How can you get your puppy to relax? First things first, you need to meet your puppy’s needs! Make sure they are getting enough rest Pay for what you like! If they lay down at your feet, reward them for it with a chew, which will help build duration. Be cautious of rew…

This episode is a re-post from Canine Conversations. Enjoy and stay tuned for new Pandemic Puppy Episodes soon!By pandemicpuppy

This episode is a re-post from Canine Conversations. Enjoy and stay tuned for new Pandemic Puppy Episodes soon!By pandemicpuppy

This episode is a re-post from Canine Conversations. Enjoy and stay tuned for new Pandemic Puppy Episodes soon!By pandemicpuppy

This episode is a re-post from the Canine Conversations Podcast. Never fear, the goodbyes to Ursa do not have anything to do with the Pandemic Puppy Podcast!By pandemicpuppy

This episode is a re-post from the Canine Conversations Podcast. Enjoy!By pandemicpuppy

This episode is a re-post from the Canine Conversationst Podcast. Enjoy the hot takes!By pandemicpuppy

Kayla shares a brief update message about upcoming Pandemic Puppy Episodes. If you want to suggest a topic or guest, email kayla@journeydogtraining.com or message @collies.without.borders on Instagram. Cheers!By pandemicpuppy

Hey all, I've got some bad news: I have to pause the Pandemic Puppy Podcast until October. My field season with K9 Conservationists is all-consuming and I simply can't keep up! I plan to be back in your earbuds in the fall, stay tuned. Miss you lots.By pandemicpuppy

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses the basics of traveling with a puppy and her timeline for helping Niffler learn to travel. You can support the Pandemic Puppy Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/pandemicpuppy. Get extra help with your puppy through Journey Dog Training’s Puppy Raising Blueprint Course. Join the free Pand…

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses what to do if you lose your dog and the best ways to try and prevent it from happening. What are the best ways to prevent losing your puppy? Have your puppy microchipped Have a collar with an ID tag when out or if they are a flight risk Ensure your puppy is contained securely Situational awareness …

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses leash skills for you and your puppy! It’s not entirely necessary for your dog to walk perfectly on leash Pulling will always be self reinforcing, so it can take a lot of patience and persistence to teach loose leash walking Your equipment wont teach your dog what to do, you will teach your dog what…

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses chewing and everything you need to know about managing it! Chewing is essential for behavior wellness, but thankfully the chewing habits will change over time. There are some great ways to manage chewing to make it a little more easier to deal with How to manage chewing: Make sure you are meeting y…

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Dr. Leslie Eide discuss exercise and puppies. They cover everything you need to know about exercising your puppy! Why are people so worried about exercise for puppies? Too much of the wrong type of exercise could affect development Being proactive is good, but its important not to overdo it. Not everythi…

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses potty training. Potty training is one of the most difficult parts of puppy raising, but it is so important. Whether you’re a dog trainer or new to the dog guardian world, potty training can be difficult! Kayla covers the best way to go about potty training. Sparks note on setting your puppy up for …

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Jane Lindquist of Puppy Culture discuss developmental stages in puppies! They cover fear periods, teething, increases in confidence, changes in energy level, and more! Links Mentioned in the Episode Puppy Culture Sniff Spot The Teenage Brain When Pigs Fly Another Piece of the Puzzle Madcap University: Pu…

Today we’re talking to Amber Quann of Summit Dog Training about preparing your puppy for ADVENTURES! Amber is the owner & head trainer of Summit Dog Training in Fort Collins, Colorado. She focuses on getting her clients out doing awesome outdoor adventures with their dogs! With her own dogs, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, camping, paddleboarding, …

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Marissa Martino discuss puppy blues. They cover what it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it! What is puppy blues? Negative feels about having your puppy Sadness, regret, guilt, etc. Why does this happen? Lack of sleep/interrupted sleep Lack of schedule If you have too high expectations Compa…

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Matthias Lenz discuss raising Service Dog puppies. They cover the lessons you can learn from how service dog puppy raisers work with their puppies. What is helpful when raising and training guide dog puppies that other puppies may be missing? The typical service dog makes an ideal pet Breed is often impo…

In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses stranger danger in puppies. She covers what it is, why it happens, and what to do about it. Her puppy Niffler has been barking and even growling at strangers lately, so this is high priority for Kayla! Fearful behavior and a fear period are not the same. Fear Period: abrupt and transient fear of so…

What is Clicker training? Why use clicker training? How to use a clicker Common mistakes in clicker training. How to start clicker training using a hand target Introduction to clicker training video by Kikopup When not to use a clicker. Other marker training options and marker training systems K9 Conservationists: https://k9conservationists.org/ Go…

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…

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 husb…

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. …

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 …

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 Profes…

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 …

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 alternat…

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-si…

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 taug…

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 …

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 …

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…

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, …

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 t…

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 …