For episode three of the Pandemic Puppy Podcast, Kayla speaks to Amber Quann of Summit Dog Training and Megan Wallace of Dogs Deciphered about picking a breeder for your next …
Tether Training for Puppy Problems
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 …
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 …
Holiday Gift Guide for New Puppy Parents
As we approach the holidays, there are a lot of new “pandemic puppies” (and pandemic puppy parents) to shop for! Whether your loved one has a 5-month-old teenager or is …
Should I Adopt a Shelter Dog or Buy a Puppy From a Breeder?
I have some very exciting news: Barley and I are welcoming a new puppy into our lives soon. It’s been me and him for the last 3.5 years; he’s been …