For episode nine, Kayla Fratt speaks with Sarah Stremming from The Cognitive Canine all about crate training with your puppy. For more Journey Dog Training Resources on Crating, check out: Crate Training A to Z E-book My Puppy Hates Her Crate but is Well-Behaved Otherwise, What Do I Do? Why Does My Puppy Keep Peeing … Read more
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? … Read more
Kayla and Ursa return for another Hot Takes. They take turns pulling a topic from a hat, then they have 3 minutes to give their thoughts on it – then the other person has 2 minutes to add their thoughts. Remember, you can now support the podcast through Patreon for as little as $3/month! Patrons … Read more
A few weeks ago, I was getting ready to take Niffler to puppy kindergarten. He was excited, spinning and wagging his tail. But when I reached for his harness, he pinned his ears and ran under the desk. Uh-oh. My little 14-week-old puppy didn’t want me to put on his harness! I was using a … Read more
For episode 7, Kayla speaks to Sarah Dixon from Barks and Recreation 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 … Read more
Bacteria may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your pet’s health, but they play a HUGE role in everything from digestion to mood! AnimalBiome has created an easy way for you to learn about the microbes living in your dog’s gut and how to keep everything balanced for … Read more
Find the right fit for you and your dog with this curated collection of our favorite eco-friendly pet waste options on the market. Best Overall: Give a Sh!t Give a Sh!t is a great company with an awesome bag. Key Features of this bag: 18 microns thick for a durable and leak-proof bag. Fits with … Read more
Washing your dog isn’t the most glamorous thing in the world but we all know that it has to happen from time to time. Mud bathing, poop rolling, fishy pond swimming…the list goes on! Soapy Tails elevates your grooming game with sustainable materials, excellent scents, and dog specific products. About Soapy Tails: Based out of … Read more
Kayla and Ursa try out a new format they’re calling Hot Takes. They take turns pulling a topic from a hat, then they have 3 minutes to give their thoughts on it – then the other person has 2 minutes to add their thoughts. We also have some exciting news: you can now support the … Read more
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about surviving the first 24 hours with my new puppy Niffler. He’s now almost 15 weeks old and I wanted to write a follow-up outlining how an average day goes for us. For a bit of context, Niffler is a border collie. He’s extremely active but, … Read more