For episode one, Kayla speaks to Rebecca Hintz of Wintegrity K9 in Vacaville CA about deciding if you’re ready for a puppy. Discussed in this episode: What are some of the most common reasons that someone might not be ready for a puppy? What factors do you think some people neglect to consider? Long term … Read more
I brought home a new puppy on December 19. As I prepared for his arrival, I knew that I needed a good pet cleaner on hand. Luckily, my experience as a foster family for a revolving door of dogs has already taught me which pet cleaner is my favorite: Clean Carl’s Pet Mess Products. Full … Read more
I brought home a new puppy yesterday. We picked him up around 3pm on Sunday, and I’m going to detail how we survived our first 24 hours together. Of course, your mileage may vary based on your new puppy’s personality, but this is what worked for us. My puppy is a 9 week old male … Read more
Kayla and Ursa discuss Kayla’s ultra-fearful foster dog Madge and answer Patreon questions about puppies and teenage dogs. We also have some exciting news: you can now support the podcast through Patreon for as little as $3/month! Patrons can submit questions, which we’ll answer at the end of each episode. Join the conversation over at … Read more
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 … Read more
Learn how to raise your puppy right with the Puppy Raising Blueprint. Put together by Kayla Fratt, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, this course covers: Puppy raising survival skills like: Selecting a puppy Setting up and preparing for your puppy Surviving the first 24 hours Dog body language Engagement and training games Socialization Fear Playtime … Read more
Several years ago, I wrote an article called “What to Do When Your Dog Doesn’t Like Puppies.” At the time, I worked at an animal shelter and I’d fostered a young puppy for a night. To my horror, my angelic border collie despised the puppy. Fast forward a few years, and I’m bringing home a … Read more
Canine conservationists rejoice: we’ve collected our favorite eco-friendly products to feature for our holiday guide. While the best eco-friendly gifts are going to be reused or recycled, you can still feel good buying new from these companies. Many of these companies sent us free samples to test out the products, but our reviews and recommendations … Read more
Kim Brophey makes a return to talk about dominance from an ethological lens with Kayla. Don’t forget that for as little as $3/month you can submit questions to be answered on upcoming episodes on Patreon. Mentioned in this episode: Kim’s business Ethology course at Wolf Park Robert Sapolsky’s books Behave and A Primate’s Memoir Warren … Read more
Ursa and Kayla chat about surviving the holidays with your dog. Mentioned in this episode: Mat training Leave it or a positive interrupter Enrichment toys Management with crates, gates, tethers, doors, and tie-outs Giving your dog breaks Advocating for your dog Exercise beforehand Giving your dog calming supplements or even medication
