Let’s face it: puppies can be super annoying. As I write this, my 12-week-old border collie is whining behind me from his gated off “Puppy Palace” (actually, a corner of …
Ep. 02: Where to Get a Puppy?
For episode one, Kayla speaks to Rebecca Hintz of Wintegrity K9 in Vacaville CA about deciding where to get a puppy. For the purpose of this episode, we are only comparing getting …
Ep. 01: Am I Ready for a Puppy?
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 Best Pet Cleaner for Puppy Owners
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 …
Surviving the First 24 Hours of Your New Puppy
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, …
Ep. 00: Introducing the Pandemic Puppy Podcast
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 …
Introducing: Puppy Raising Blueprint Course
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: …
My Dog Hates Puppies, But I’m Bringing One Home Anyway: Here’s How
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 …
A Cat-Lover’s Gift Guide to 2020
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 …
Hurtta Expedition Dog Parka: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather
I live in cold places: from northern Wisconsin to the mountains of Colorado to (currently) the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. Barley and I regularly stand shivering at the startlines of …
