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 a dog from a responsible breeder versus a shelter. We are not discussing getting a dog from a pet store, online marketplace, grocery store lot, … Read more
This guest post was submitted by Mark Webster. He is the co-founder and chief editor at DogFoodHeaven.com. His aim? Simple. Cut through the jargon and help you make the right decisions for your furry four-legged friends. Unique sweets help make the holiday season jolly. Cookies, chocolates, and other delectable desserts boost the Christmas spirit and expand … Read more
This article was contributed by Amy Adams. Amy is a serial dog lover with a passion in helping pet owners with information and services related to their emotional support animals (ESAs) or service dogs. When Amy’s not working or volunteering she likes to ski in her home state of Colorado or hike off of the beaten path. Until … Read more
In today’s episode, Kayla hopped on the line with Marissa, our former co-host. On the show, we discussed how to provide your dog with the necessary daily enrichment while also taking into consideration what you need from the relationship as a pet parent. We share 6 different ways you can meet your dog’s needs along … Read more
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