Welcome to the Pandemic Puppy podcast, brought to you by Journey Dog Training and the Pandemic Puppy Raising Facebook Group!
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 dog trainer, this is actually going to by my first time raising a puppy, too! So I’m right in the trenches with you on the good, the bad, the cute, and the stinky.
You'll find episode links, show notes, and the latest episode in a web player below.
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Supporting Undersocialized Puppies
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses undersocialized puppies. How do you know your puppy may be undersocialized? This will vary per dog depending on breed and personality, as ......
Teaching Puppies to Relax (Aka Installing an Off Switch)
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses teaching your puppy to relax. How can you get your puppy to relax? First things first, you need to meet your puppy’s ......
Teaching Your Puppy to be a Professional Traveler
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses her timeline for teaching Niffler to be a professional traveler. You can support the Pandemic Puppy Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/pandemicpuppy. ......
How to Avoid Losing Your Puppy (And Get Them Back if Lost)
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses what to do if you lose your dog and the best ways to try and prevent it from happening. What are the ......
Leash Skills for Puppies
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses leash skills for you and your puppy It’s not entirely necessary for your dog to walk perfectly on leash Pulling will always ......
Dealing with Chewing in Puppies
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses chewing and everything you need to know about managing it! Chewing is essential for behavior wellness, but thankfully the chewing habits will ......
Exercise and Puppies with Dr. Leslie Eide
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Dr. Leslie Eide discuss exercise and puppies. They cover everything you need to know about exercising your puppy! Why are people so ......
Potty Training Basics for Puppies
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses potty training. Potty training is one of the most difficult parts of puppy raising, but it is so important. Whether you’re a ......
Puppy Development and Puppy Culture with Jane Lindquist
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Jane Lindquist of Puppy Culture discuss developmental stages in puppies! They cover fear periods, teething, increases in confidence, changes in energy level, ......
Puppy Adventure Prep with Amber Quann
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Amber Quann discuss preparing your puppy for adventures! They cover what supplies you should have and tips and tricks to make for ......
Dealing with the Puppy Blues with Marissa Martino
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Marissa Martino discuss puppy blues. They cover what it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it! What are ......
Lessons from Raising Service Dog Puppies with Matthias Lenz
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla and Matthias Lenz discuss raising Service Dog puppies. They cover the lessons you can learn from how service dog puppy raisers work with ......
Addressing Stranger Danger in Puppies
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses stranger danger in puppies. She covers what it is, why it happens, and what to do about it. Her puppy Niffler has ......
Introduction to Clicker Training
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla gives an overview of clicker training: what it is, how to use it, why we like it, and when we don’t rely on ......
Ep. 15: Puppy Temperament Tests Aren’t That Predictive With Dr. James Ha
Today we’re talking about Dr. James Ha about puppy temperament and training to mitigate or avoid behavior issues. Mostly, we’re talking about the science of how BAD temperament tests are ......
Ep. 14: Avoiding Separation Anxiety in Puppies with Malena DeMartini
Today we’re talking to Malena DeMartini Price, author of TWO books about separation anxiety, instructor of the Mission Possible separation anxiety course, and the founder of the certification for separation ......
Ep. 13: Enrichment for Puppies with Christine Young
Today we’re talking to Christine Young. Christine is CPDT-KA certified trainer & dog lifestyle expert with over 20 years experience with dogs and horses. Christine is here to talk to ......
Ep. 12: Balancing Puppy Vaccine Schedules and Socialization with Dr. Jen
Today we’re talking to Dr. Jennifer Summerfield of Brown Veterinary Services in Wayne, West Virginia. Dr. Jen is a veterinarian and certified professional dog trainer – knowledge assessed and is ......
Ep. 11: Puppy Nipping with Ayoka Bubar
Today we’re talking to Ayoka Bubar, who offers training services online and in-person in southwestern Manitoba. She also writes the Rotten Dog Blog, which is full of practical advice and ......
Ep. 10: Self-Regulation for Puppies with Curtis Kelley
On this episode, Kayla talks with Curtis Kelley about self-regulation skills for puppies! Don’t forget that you can support the podcast through Patreon at patreon.com/pandemic-puppy Previous Podcast on Canine Conversations ......
Ep. 09: Crate Training with Sarah Stremming
For episode nine, Kayla Fratt speaks with Sarah Stremming from The Cognitive Canine all about crate training with your puppy. Do puppies need to be crate trained? Just like everything ......
Ep. 08: Socialization with Bryony Aviles
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 ......
Ep. 07: Bringing Home Your Puppy with Sarah Dixon
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 ......
Ep. 05: Picking a Shelter Puppy
For episode five, Kayla speaks to Carrie Brooks at Go Rogue Dog Training Center about selecting a shelter or rescue to work with, and then selecting a puppy from that ......
Ep. 06 Preparing for Your New Puppy
Kayla speaks to Ursa Acree of Canis Major Dog Training in Denver Colorado about preparing to bring your new puppy home. Discussed in this Episode: Shopping list (All links go ......
Ep. 04: Picking a Puppy from a Breeder
For episode four of the Pandemic Puppy Podcast, Kayla speaks to Amber Quann of Summit Dog Training and Megan Wallace of Dogs Deciphered about picking a puppy from a breeder. ......
Ep. 03: Picking a Breeder with Amber Quann and Megan Wallace
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 ......
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 ......
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 ......
